October 13th, 2026
Recognized by Their Peers. Trusted by Our Community.
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists is proud to celebrate our physicians named among Delaware Today’s 2026 Top Doctors—an honor that recognizes the expertise, dedication, and commitment to patient care demonstrated by medical professionals throughout our community.
What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it is based on peer-to-peer voting by fellow physicians. Being recognized by colleagues in the medical community reflects the professional respect and confidence our physicians have earned through their knowledge, experience, and dedication to their specialties.
For our team, this honor represents more than a place on a list. It reflects our ongoing commitment to providing patients with access to highly specialized orthopedic care from physicians who are respected by their peers and dedicated to helping patients move forward with confidence.
A Recognition That Means More
Choosing a physician is an important decision. Peer recognition offers another meaningful perspective on the expertise and reputation physicians have established within their profession.
Our 2026 Delaware Top Doctors honorees represent a team of dedicated specialists who bring advanced training, clinical experience, and a patient-centered approach to the care they provide. We are proud to see their hard work and commitment recognized by fellow medical professionals across Delaware.
Expert Care. Exceptional People. One Dedicated Team.
At Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our physicians focus on their respective areas of expertise, working to help patients find answers, explore treatment options, and return to the activities that matter most to them.
We are grateful for the trust our patients place in us and honored by the respect our physicians have earned from their peers.
Congratulations to our 2026 Delaware Top Doctors! We are proud to celebrate this achievement alongside our physicians and the outstanding medical professionals who serve our Delaware community.
| Category | Full Name |
|---|---|
| Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Surgical | Damian M. Andrisani |
| Plastic Surgery: Reconstructive | Benjamin Cooper |
| Orthopedics: Joint Replacement | Steven M. Dellose |
| Orthopedics: Hand & Wrist | Matthew D. Eichenbaum |
| Orthopedics: Spine | Mark S. Eskander |
| Orthopedics: Shoulder | Brian J. Galinat |
| Orthopedics: Foot & Ankle | Paul C. Kupcha |
| Orthopedics: Shoulder | Jeffrey Lynch |
| Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Surgical | Joseph J. Mesa |
| Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Surgical | Douglas A. Palma |
| Orthopedics: Spine | Akul S. Patel |
| Orthopedics: Joint Replacement | Nick N. Patel |
| Orthopedics: Hand & Wrist | J. Douglas Patterson |
| Orthopedics: Trauma | Michael J. Principe |
| Orthopedics: Trauma | Nicholas F. Quercetti, III |
| Orthopedics: Hand & Wrist | John (Jack) M. Reynolds |
| Orthopedics: Joint Replacement | James J. Rubano |
| Orthopedics: Trauma | David M. Tainter |
| Orthopedics: Hand & Wrist | Peter F. Townsend |
| Orthopedics: Foot & Ankle | Patrick Ward |
| Pain Management & Rehabilitation | Selina Xing |
Discover the physicians recognized as Delaware Today’s 2026 Top Doctors here: https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/delaware-top-doctors-2/
Learn more about the specialists at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists here: https://www.delortho.com/providers
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