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Weekend Warrior trusts Dr. A!Read MoreI play competitive sports, surf and skate like a kid. Over the years, my ice hockey habit has resulted in several "doctor visits". Even though our hockey is no-check, it's certainly not "no-contact". Recently, in my mid fifties, I suffered a torn ACL, bringing me back to Dr. A for the most seriou...
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Shoulder SurgeryRead More
I first met Dr. Andrisani in Jan of 2017 when I had a left shoulder that was causing discomfort. After an MRI he ordered, he indicated the rotator cup was strained but not detached. He gave me a chortisone shot, which alleviated the discomfort. I was also introduced to the Dr,s enthusiasm for b...
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Dr. Andrisani is AmazingRead More
Dr. Andrisani is amazing. From the first visit he took the time to go over my options and made me feel at ease when we decided to do knee surgery. He listens to your concerns and makes time for you. The whole office from the time you make your appointment with Nikki on the phone to goi...
Dr. Andrisani is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist dedicated to helping patients recover from knee, shoulder, elbow, and sports-related injuries. He takes a patient-centered approach, working closely with each individual to restore function, reduce pain, and support a safe return to sports, work, and everyday activities. Recognized as a Delaware Today and Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor, he is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care. Dr. Andrisani serves as a trusted team physician for University of Delaware Athletics, the Wilmington Blue Rocks, and several local high schools, bringing advanced expertise to athletes of all levels. His specialties include sports medicine, arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder and knee, reconstructive surgery, and comprehensive fracture care. Above all, he is passionate about helping patients regain mobility, confidence, and overall quality of life.
Dr. Andrisani, At A Glance
- Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine
- Delaware Today Top Doctor
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor
- Team physician for University of Delaware Athletics, Wilmington Blue Rocks & multiple local high schools
Specialty Focus
Dr. Andrisani is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, fellowship-trained in sports medicine, and specializes in:
- Sports medicine
- Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee
- Reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow
- Fracture care
Advanced Joint Reconstruction Techniques
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs
- Arthroscopic Bankart/SLAP/Labral Repairs
- Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction with bone-patella tendon-bone (BPTB) grafts and open Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET)
- Arthroscopic meniscus and meniscus root repairs
- Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repairs and reconstructions with internal brace
- Minimally invasive distal biceps tendon repairs
Why Patients Choose Dr. Andrisani
Patients choose Dr. Andrisani for:
- Collaborative care approach
- Experienced, fellowship trained specialist
- Personalized Care Plans
- Respectful and Caring staff
- Strives to minimize patient wait times
Conditions Treated
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears of the knee
- Ligament injuries of the knee
- Meniscus injuries of the knee
- Knee patella and quadriceps tendon tears
- Knee arthritis
- Shoulder rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder labrum tears
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder arthritis
- Acromio-clavicular joint injuries and arthritis
- Elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries
- Elbow biceps and triceps tendon tears
Procedures Performed
- Knee arthroscopic meniscectomies and meniscus repairs
- Knee arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions and lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET)
- Knee ligament and tendon repairs
- Shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs
- Shoulder arthroscopic labral repairs
- Shoulder replacements
- Elbow tendon repairs
- Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repairs and reconstructions with internal brace
Team Physician
Dr. Andrisani is proud to serve as an official team physician for several local University and Professional athletics teams.
An alumnus of Wilmington's Archmere Academy, Dr. Andrisani graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Delaware and earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. Following a general surgery internship and a four-year orthopedic residency at Wright State University in Dayton, OH, Dr. Andrisani completed fellowship training in sports medicine in the Philadelphia area at Cooper Hospital, Lankenau Hospital, and Jefferson University Hospital.
- Fellowship – Jefferson University Hospital, Cooper Hospital & Lankenau Hospital
- Residency – Wright State University
- Medical school – Jefferson Medical College
- Undergraduate – University of Delaware
Awards
- Top Doctor by Delaware Today: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctor by Philadelphia Magazine: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026
Research:
- Dr. Andrisani has focused his research on studying baseball pitching mechanics and injury prevention. For more information, see LiVE-ARM.com.
Board certifications:
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Professional memberships:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Medical Society of Delaware
Dr. Andrisani serves as a team physician for the University of Delaware, the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Washington Nationals minor league system and several area high schools. He has worked with the Philadelphia Phillies, Wings, Soul and St. Joseph’s University. He has served on the board of Archmere Academy and currently serves on the board of the Mary Campbell Center. The Andrisani family proudly supports Make-A-Wish and the Ministry of Caring. Dr. Andrisani has been recognized on the Top Docs lists in Dealware Today Magazine and Philadelphia Magazine every year since 2017.
Dr. Andrisani also conducts research to study and try to reduce arm injuries in baseball and softball players. As a result he has launched LiVE ARM, a company producing a patented shoulder fatigue monitoring device.
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