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Stephen G. Manifold, M.D.
First State Orthopaedics
Orthopedics, Knee, Shoulder: Orthopaedic Surgery, Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction & Replacement, Sports Medicine
Dover, Milford
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
3K Ratings
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Dr. Stephen Manifold is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in knee and shoulder reconstruction and replacement. He has been recognized by Delaware Today as a Top Doc.
4.9
3K Ratings
1K Comments
Dr. Stephen Manifold is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in knee and shoulder reconstruction and replacement. He has been recognized by Delaware Today as a Top Doc.
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Dr. Stephen Manifold is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in knee and shoulder reconstruction and replacement. He has been recognized by Delaware Today as a Top Doc.
Specialties
Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction and Replacement
Sports Medicine
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship
Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 (Recertified, 2011)
Hospital Affiliations
Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE
Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, DE
Medical Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bayhealth Medical Center
Academic Rank
Clinical Associate, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Honors and Awards
Delaware Today Top Doc 2013
Professional Societies
American Medical Association
Medical Society of Delaware
Delaware Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Academics
Director, Bayhealth Orthopaedic Resident teaching program
Community Interests
Delaware Youth Basketball sponsor
Ecarte Dance Theater sponsor
Team Physician
Polytech High School
Outside Interests
Skiing
Golf
Youth Sports Coaching
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Very informative
Took time to answer all my questions and explain the surgical process thoroughly
He is a wonderful dr and a very kind man.
Reassuring. Kind. Competent.
Dr. Manifold is always pleasant and professional. He takes time to answer my questions. The nurses who assist him are courteous and efficient. The staff at the checkin and checkout locations are friendly and professional.
I really appreciate Fr. Manifold for his excellent work and his great manner in how he treated me. Thank you Dr. Manifold
Emily was so helpful in getting expedited MRI and doctor initiated stat orders to meet my situation. Very satisfied with efficiency and service. Thank you.
Dr.Manifold is a true honest to God Dr. Two years ago Dr.Manifold did menisectomy on left knee then after I had shots of ufolex me The knee has just came to its end. Locking popping and cracking. All my friends who I personally know has had their knees done total knee replacement. Dr.Manifold is the best orthopedic Knee Dr. Everybody I know has said He's the knee Doctor. Since I'm having to get my knee done I'm just glad Dr.Manifold is the one who is doing it.
All was good
He was thorough, friendly, informative and professional.