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Stephen G. Manifold, M.D.
First State Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Surgery, Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction & Replacement, Sports Medicine
Dover, Milford
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
2.9K Ratings
957 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.
4.9
2.9K Ratings
957 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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Dr manifold is a terrific Dr. the only one I’d ever see
Fantastic, thorough, kind and professional
Dr. Manifold expressed concern for my issues & was patient in listening & then clearly & thoroughly explained my options. Overall a pleasant experience.
Right to the point
Informed follow up after surgery.
The best orthopedic surgeon ever!
Excellent in explaining surgery.
Pushes surgery and has a reputation to botch them.
Excellent care
He did an outstanding job on my reverse shoulder replacement. He and his staff were amazing