Dr. Jeremie M. Axe, M.D.
Orthopedist
4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 225 Newark DE, 19713About
Dr. Jeremie M. Axe is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Newark, DE at First State Orthopaedics. Dr. Axe specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the shoulder elbow and knee. He is dual fellowship trained in Shoulder & Elbow as well as Sports Medicine. He sees patients in New Castle and Kent counties in Delaware. He is the team physician for multiple area high schools as well as a consultant to local colleges for sports injuries. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital as well.
Education and Training
Jefferson Medical College MD 2008
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. Jeremie M. Axe, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Rotator Cuff Injuries
As a fellowship trained Orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder & elbow and sports medicine injuries, rotator cuff tears are among the most common shoulder injuries that I treat in the office. I have a current registry of nearly 2,500 patients who have undergone shoulder and elbow surgeries...
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- President of Medical Staff Encompass Health - Middletown, DE 2020 - Present
- Orthopaedic Director Encompass Health - Middletown, DE 2016 - Present
- Board Member Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation 2018 - Present
- Deans Advisory Council University of Delaware College of Arts & Science 2019 - Present
- Affiliate Assistant Professor University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department 2017 - Present
- Partner First State Orthopaeidcs 2016 - Present
Awards
- Young Alumni Award 2019 University of Delaware
- America’s Top 50 Doctors; Orthopaedic Surgeon Year
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Medical Society of Delaware
- Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF)
Fellowships
- American Sports Medicine Institute orthopaedic sports medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- YMCA
- Head Team Physician - Middletown HS, Appo HS, St. Georges HS, Odessa HA
Fellowships
- Fellowship Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - Andrews Sport Medicine Institute Certification 2014, Fellowship Shoulder and Elbow - Harvard (Mass. General Hospital) 2015
Professional Society Memberships
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained Encompass Health, Middletown, DE - President of Medical Staff OREF National Board of Trustees University of Delaware Affiliate Profe
Articles and Publications
- Outstanding AlumniJeremie Axe 04, of Middletown, Delaware, an orthopedic surgeon and partner with First State Orthopedics, who writes frequently in peer-reviewed publications and medical book chapters.
What do you attribute your success to?
- His training, and being able to be a part of his community. It is important to him to help people be pain free of their shoulder pain and sports injuries.
Areas of research
Self funded shoulder and elbow registry with over 2500 patients enroll with private research assistant.
Dr. Jeremie M. Axe, M.D.'s Practice location
First State Orthopedics
4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 225 -Newark, DE 19713Get Direction
First State Orthopedics - Sabre Location
4051 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 103 -Newark, DE 19713Get Direction
First State Orthopaedics - Middletown Location
601 Tower Lane 201 -Middletown, DE 19709Get Direction
First State Orthopaedics - Smyrna Location
100 South Main Street 300 -Smyrna, DE 19977Get Direction
First State Surgery Center
1000 Twin "C" Lane -Newark, DE 19713Get Direction
Dr. Jeremie M. Axe, M.D.'s reviews
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Expert Orthopaedic Surgeon Expands Access to Shoulder, Sports Medicine and Surgical Care Across the Region
Jeremie M. Axe, MD, a board-certified and dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, has been a partner with First State Orthopaedics since 2015, enhancing access to high-quality orthopaedic care for patients throughout Delaware. With locations in the Sabre Building in Newark, as well as Middletown and Smyrna, Dr. Axe is dedicated to providing comprehensive services in orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, and specialized care for shoulder and elbow conditions. His patients travel from the surrounding Mid-Atlantic states and even as far as California and Florida. He performs more shoulder surgery than any other surgeon in Delaware. These procedures include labral, biceps and rotator cuff repairs, as well as shoulder replacements. Each shoulder replacement receives a preoperative 3-D computer plan to ensure intra-operative success. Dr. Axe is the only shoulder surgeon in Delaware to have a shoulder research database to track all of his patients’ outcomes in real time.
Dr. Axe’s extensive training and experience make him a leader in his field. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College, where he began his journey into medicine. Following this, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. To further hone his expertise, Dr. Axe completed an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute with Dr. James Andrews and followed with a second fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Harvard. His second fellowship included several months abroad studying shoulder surgery with experts in Europe.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Axe is committed to maintaining the highest standards in patient care. He is also an active member of the Medical Society of Delaware, the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, where he collaborates with peers to advance the field of orthopaedics and improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Axe holds several prominent positions in the healthcare community, including President of the Medical Staff and Orthopaedic Director at Encompass Health in Middletown, Delaware. He serves on the National Board of Trustees for the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and is an Affiliate Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware. His involvement with the Dean’s Advisory Council at the University of Delaware College of Arts & Sciences reflects his commitment to education and mentorship in the medical field.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Axe is the team physician for multiple local high schools and serves as a consultant for local colleges, providing his expertise on shoulder and sports injuries. Recognized among America’s Top 50 Doctors as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Delaware, he credits his success to a combination of excellent training, hard work, and the values instilled by his parents.
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