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Dr. Eichenbaum is the Greatest!Read MoreMy elbow had multiple fractures and dislocation! Dr Eichenbaum performed the complicated repair surgery within 12 hours of the accident! I had to be transported from Sussex County, DE, (where NO other surgeon would touch the needed procedure) to New Castle County, where the challenging procedure ...
Dr. Eichenbaum is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow care. Raised near Denver, CO, he completed extensive medical and surgical training, including an advanced fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Philadelphia Hand Center. He has developed deep expertise in diagnosing and treating complex conditions of the upper extremity, with a strong focus on both surgical and nonoperative care. His approach emphasizes restoring function, reducing pain, and helping patients return to daily activities and active lifestyles.
Dr. Eichenbaum, At A Glance
- Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
- Fellowship-trained in Hand, Wrist & Elbow
- Fracture Care & Management
- Delaware Today Top Doctor
Specialty Focus
Dr. Eichenbaum is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and is licensed to practice in Delaware. He specializes in:
- Hand, wrist, and elbow surgery
- Fracture care and orthopedic trauma management
- Treatment of complex upper extremity conditions
- Focus on restoring function, strength, and mobility
- Patient-centered approach aimed at pain relief and return to activity
Advanced Techniques / Approach to Care
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Same-day surgery protocols
- Non-surgical first approach
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (when indicated)
- Dr. Eichenbaum does all his surgery personally
Why Patients Choose Dr. Eichenbaum
Patients choose Dr. Eichenbaum for:
- Fellowship-trained specialist
- High procedure volume
- Personalized care plans
- Excellent communication
- Advanced surgical techniques
- Collaborative care approach
Conditions Treated
Dr. Eichenbaum treats a wide range of conditions including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ulnar nerve entrapment
- Trigger finger
- Basilar joint arthritis (thumb)
- Fractures
- Phalanx (fingers)
- Metacarpal (hand)
- Distal radius (wrist)
- Radial head (elbow)
- Forearm fractures
- DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis AKA “mommy’s wrist”
- Ganglion cysts
- Dupuytren’s contracture
Procedures Performed
In office procedures:
- Cortisone injections for:
- Arthritis in fingers or thumb
- Trigger fingers
- Tendonitis in wrist and elbow
- Cyst aspirations
- Casting
Xiaflex Collagenase injections for Dupuytren’s contracture
Dr. Eichenbaum attended the University of Colorado where he graduated cum laude in Biochemistry and History and was an avid skier and outdoorsman. After college, Dr. Eichenbaum earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA from which he graduated in 2003.
After obtaining his medical degree, Dr. Eichenbaum completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. During his year in this position, he wrote and published several orthopedic articles and chapters. Dr. Eichenbaum subsequently stayed in Philadelphia to complete residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Following residency, he was accepted to and fulfilled the requirements of the prestigious Philadelphia Hand Center Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. While in fellowship, Dr. Eichenbaum received extensive training and developed advanced skills for diagnosing and treating conditions of the elbow, wrist and hand.
- Fellowship - Philadelphia Hand Center
- Residency – Thomas Jefferson University
- Medical school – Jefferson Medical College
- Undergraduate – University of Colorado
- Top Doctor by Delaware Today: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Board certifications:
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Association for Hand Surgery
A Colorado native, Dr. Eichenbaum was born and raised near Denver, where he developed a strong appreciation for physical activity and the outdoors. He continues to enjoy skiing, hiking, running, and staying active in his free time.
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