Dr. Christopher Casscells, MD
Orthopedic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 65
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Dr. Christopher Casscells, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Newark, DE and has been practicing for 35 years. He graduated from Univ Of Va Sch Of Med Hlth Sys in 1981 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.Read his story
Casscells Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 104
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 832-6220
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Golden Rule
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
very high
more than 89% of peers
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
very high
more than 89% of peers
Knee Disorders
high
more than 89% of peers
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Dr. Casscells' bio
This content was provided by Dr. Casscells " Inspired by his godfather Dr.Alfred R. Stands, the father of Pediatric Orthopaedics and head of the AI DuPont Children's Institute, and his father Dr.S.Ward Casscells, the father of Arthroscopy, Dr. Christopher Casscells became a physician and surgeon. His life in Orthopaedics begins in high school repairing the only arthroscope in North America in 1968. He then began to do Orthopaedic research at the University of Virginia while an undergraduate at Yale University. That culminatied in Medical School at UVa, followed by a return to Yale for General Surgery and specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. After a brief assistant professorship at Yale he joined his father in practice in his hometown Wilmington Delaware in 1986. In addition to his surgical practice, he has served as the President of the Delaware Academy of Medicine, the President of the University of Virginia Medical Alumni Foundation, and is currently the Director of Health Policy sector of the Caesar Rodney Institute. He is a devout Christian and has served as the Senior Warden of Christ Church Christiana Hundred, the largest Episcopal parish in the Diocese of Delaware. He has been happily married to Susan for 36 years. They have three children and one grandchild, so far. While at Yale in the early 1980's he was extensively trained in the direct anterior surgical approach to hip replacement. This minimally invasive hip replacement is easier for the patient to rehab, is less painful and requires no restrictions on position and postop activity. While many surgeons are just learning this technique, Dr.Casscells has done thousands over 35 years."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Casscells "We strive to provide the best orthopaedic care today's technology can offer, taking care to treat you as a whole person. We focus on working closely with you to find solutions that will best meet your individual lifestyle and functional needs. In practice, this means evaluating the musculoskeletal system in the context of your general health and life circumstances to develop a course of treatment that's unique to you.
We approach each of our patients with care and dignity, and firmly believe that you deserve to fully participate in all decisions concerning your health. That's why we take the extra time to help you understand various treatment options, and provide a clear understanding of what to expect before, during and after treatment. We want to make sure that you can choose the treatment options that are right for you."
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1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
71 Conditions Treated
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- De Quervain's Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Heel Spur
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture
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37 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Education
- Yale UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1976
- Univ Of Va Sch Of Med Hlth SysMedical School | Graduated 1981
- Yale New Haven HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
- Yale New Haven HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1983
- Yale UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS IISelect
- AmerihealthPersonal Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CHAMPVA
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Golden Rule
- Health NetMedicare Advantage PFFS
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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