First State Orthopaedics has built a multispecialty practice devoted to meeting the needs of our patients. Our team of medical professionals is specially trained to treat a wide range of conditions and injuries that occur in adolescence, middle age, and later adult years.
First State Orthopaedics has built a multispecialty practice devoted to meeting the needs of our patients. Our team of medical professionals is specially trained to treat a wide range of conditions and injuries that occur in adolescence, middle age, and later adult years.
First State Orthopaedics has built a multispecialty practice devoted to meeting the needs of our patients. Our team of medical professionals is specially trained to treat a wide range of conditions and injuries that occur in adolescence, middle age, and later adult years. At our state-of-the-art facilities, we provide patients with the latest diagnostic, surgical, and nonsurgical treatments available. Our specialties include: general orthopaedics and fracture care, sports medicine, trauma care, shoulder, hand and elbow, hip and knee, foot and ankle, spine, and pain management and rehabilitation. We serve patients from 12 convenient locations in Delaware (Dover, Milford, Smyrna, Wilmington, Newark) and Pennsylvania (West Grove).

Richard Lohkamp, PA
Richard Lohkamp is the best I’ve experienced so far. Professional and patient. Thank you for the advice and medical services.
Emma Kaplan, PA
I appreciate her personal way to approach clients. I always feel she has my best interest at heart. Without fail her professional expertise is on point. Keep up the good work Doc.
Jeremie Axe, M.D.
Dr. Axe took the time to thoroughly explain the Reversed Shoulder Replacement surgery and answered my many questions. I found him to be personable and caring. I’m now recovering from the surgery.
Drew Brady, M.D.
Dr. Brady was professional and friendly. He explained things clearly and answered all questions.
Drew Brady, M.D.
Dr. Brady is the utmost professional. Would recommend very highly
Emma Kaplan, PA
Commuticates well with patient and is thorough with exam.
Braxton Childers, PA-C
Very professional and relatable understanding and communicates on a understanding level 👏
Taylor Price, PA-C
Explained everything in a way that I could understand! And to top it off she's friendly and personable so I didn't feel like just an another patient to cross off the list.
Randeep Kahlon, M.D.
Dr. Kahlon is very nice and understanding.
Brittany Dixon, PA
The best