James J. Rubano, M.D.
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care
Biography
Dr Rubano was born and raised in Carbondale, Pa where he graduated salutatorian from Sacred Heart High School. He then attended Villanova University where he graduated with a 3.99 GPA in Biology and first in his class. While at Villanova, he received numerous scholarships and awards including being named to Phi Beta Kappa during his junior year which is awarded to less than 2% of a class. After college, Dr Rubano obtained his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine where he graduated in the top 3% with Alpha Omega Alpha induction during his third year.
Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Rubano entered an orthopaedic surgical residency at Duke University Medical Center. On more than one occasion during residency, Dr Rubano scored in the 99th percentile on the yearly the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE). Following residency, he accepted the prestigious Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in hip and knee replacement surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. During fellowship, he received extensive training in both primary and complex/revision joint replacement surgery.
Dr. Rubano is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery, specializing in hip and knee replacements. He currently performs over 700 primary joint replacements per year and is the highest volume Joint Replacement Surgeon in Delaware. A significant percentage of his practice is referrals for complex/revision joint replacements. He is on staff at Christiana Care Health System. Currently he performs his surgeries at the Center for Advanced Joint Replacement at Wilmington Hospital where he serves as the Director of Clinical Research and Compliance.
Dr. Rubano believes in the importance of continuing education. He is a member of the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS). He is also in the process of earning his Masters in Business Administration from Villanova University School of Business.
Dr. Rubano lives in Wilmington with his wife, 3 children, and 2 dogs. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, attending sporting events (especially Villanova Basketball), going to the beach, and golfing.
Honors
- Top Doctor by Delaware Today: 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- #1 Volume Joint Replacement Surgeon in Delaware
Patient Testimonials
Very Kind and Sensitive
“I want to thank Dr. Rubano and his team for everything they’ve done for me. I am able to walk properly because of you. You are an excellent doctor and I cannot thank you enough. My experience for both my knee operations have been positive. You are very kind and sensitive. My heartfelt thanks to you and everyone who was on your team. Competent and sensitive physicians like you are the prize and asset to the medical profession.”
Getting Around and Doing Well
“Thank you to Dr. Rubano for my Mom’s first hip surgery in the spring. We drove to the top of the mountain and she made a short walk to the peak with her Rollatur! Thank you for making it possible. She is getting around and doing well. I cannot thank you enough!”
Very Manageable and Comfortable
“I recently ran the Tokyo Marathon and although I have the typical physical issues that go along with a race, the major concerns with my knees had absolutely no impact or posed any challenge to the race. I had no pain at all in my knees, not even the more severe left knee. My hips had minimal discomfort at best. As a Masters Distance runner, I believe our HCP’s are partners in our training and an integral part of an athlete’s success and Dr. Rubano is an excellent example of that partner. For this last race in Japan, he helped make a very challenging course very manageable and comfortable. So thank you!”
New hip works better than old hip !
It’s been almost a year since my hip replacement. I wear heals, run up steps (and down), dance…. you name it, I do it.
Might have to have the other old one done just to keep up with the new one !
Staff is very efficient, never waiting long for anything.
Thank you.
Thankful and Grateful
“Dr. Rubano, you certainly have a God given talent in doing what you do. I am so thankful and grateful that I had my hip replacement. You did good!”
Physicians
Damian M. Andrisani, M.D.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Bradley C. Bley, D.O.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Ultrasound Guided Injections
Locations: North Wilmington, Newark, Middletown
Benjamin Cooper, M.D.
Specialties: Plastic Surgeon
Locations: North Wilmington, Middletown, Newark-Metro
Steven M. Dellose, M.D.
Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington
Matthew D. Eichenbaum, M.D.
Specialties: Elbow, Wrist & Hand, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton, Middletown
Mark S. Eskander, M.D.
Specialties: All Spine (Neck and Back Disorders)
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Brian J. Galinat, M.D.
Specialties: Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington
Andrew J. Gelman, D.O.
Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Fracture Care, Hand & Elbow, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Forensic Orthopaedics
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton, Newark
Erich L. Gottwald, D.O.
Specialties: PM&R, EMG Specialist
Locations: Newark, North Wilmington
Paul C. Kupcha, M.D.
Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Joseph J. Mesa, M.D.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
Douglas A. Palma, M.D.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
J. Douglas Patterson, M.D.
Specialties: Hand & Elbow, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington
Katherine M. Perscky, DPM
Specialties: Foot and Ankle
Locations: Newark, Middletown
Michael J. Principe, D.O.
Specialties: Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark, Middletown
Nicholas F. Quercetti, III, D.O.
Specialties: Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark
John P. Rowlands, M.D.
Specialties: Interventional Pain Management, Spine, Neck and Back Disorders
Locations: Newark, North Wilmington, Stanton
James J. Rubano, M.D.
Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
David K. Solacoff, M.D.
Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Hand & Elbow, Knee, Knee Replacement, Hip, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Peter F. Townsend, M.D.
Specialties: Hand & Elbow, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Matthew K. Voltz, D.O.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Ultrasound Guided Injections
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Selina Y. Xing, M.D.
Specialties: Interventional Pain & Spine
Locations: Newark, Middletown, Stanton
Physician Assistants
Robert Biddle, PA-C
Joseph Cassidy, MS, PA-C
Crystal DiMauro, PA-C
George Duffield PA-C
Thomas Edwards, PA-C
Catherine Frescoln, PA-C
Geary Gutowski JR., PA-C
Daniel Maistre, PA-C
Thomas Merring, PA-C
Regis Phelan, MPAS, PA-C
Matt Stump, PA-C
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