
Dr. Jeremie M. Axe, M.D.
Orthopedist
4051 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 103 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
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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
- American Sports Medicine Institute (James Andrews Fellowship) - Birmingham, AL 2014Harvard Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship - Boston, MA 2015
Professional Society Memberships
- AAOSAOSSM
Articles and Publications
- 1. E Most, J Axe, H Rubash, G Li. Sensitivity of the knee joint kinematics calculation to selection of flexion axes. Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 37, Issue 11, November 2004, Pages 1743-1748. 2. R Siebold, J Axe, J Irrgang, K Li, S Tashman, F Fu. A computerized analysis of the femoral condyle radii in ACL intact and contralateral ACL reconstructed knees using 3D CT. Knee Surg Spots Traumatol Arthrosc, Vol 18, January 2010, Pages 26-33. 3. J Axe, L Snyder-Mackler, M Axe. The Role of Viscosupplementation. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 2013 Mar;21(1):18-22.4. J Axe, J Osborne Paull, E Smith. Total hip arthroplasty in a pre-teenager for avascular necrosis after slipped capital femoral epiphysis. DMJ. August 2013, Vol 85(8):237-240. 5. J Axe, M Axe. 97% Accuracy of Intra-articular Glenohumeral Injections with a Modified (Delaware) Posterior Bone Touch Technique". DMJ. October 2013, Vol 85(10):303-306.6. J Axe, M Axe. High School Wrestling Tournament Decision Making. DMJ. June 2014, Vol 86(6):173-179.7. J Axe, Osbourne Paull J, Vlad S, Richmond J. Does Insurance Type, Private Versus Public, Have a Correlation with MRSA Carrier Status In a Population Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery?. J Infect Dis Ther. September 2014, Vol 2:164.8. J Axe, N Sinz, M Axe. Nickel Allergy: Surgeons Beware. DMJ. June 2015, Vol 87(7):212-5.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Excellent training, hard work and great parenting.
Areas of research
- Shoulder and elbow 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 - 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
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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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