Home Providers Specialties Patients About MRI Therapy Locations Contact JAMES J. RUBANO, M.D., MBA Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown ALL LOCATIONS Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care BIOGRAPHY Dr. James Rubano, M.D., MBA, was born and raised in Carbondale, Pa where he graduated salutatorian from Sacred Heart High School. He then attended Villanova University where he graduated with a 3.99 GPA in Biology and first in his class. While at Villanova, he received numerous scholarships and awards including being named to Phi Beta Kappa during his junior year which is awarded to less than 2% of a class. After college, Dr Rubano obtained his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine where he graduated in the top 3% with Alpha Omega Alpha induction during his third year. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Rubano entered an orthopaedic surgical residency at Duke University Medical Center. On more than one occasion during residency, Dr Rubano scored in the 99th percentile on the yearly the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE). Following residency, he accepted the prestigious Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in hip and knee replacement surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. During fellowship, he received extensive training in both primary and complex/revision joint replacement surgery. Dr. Rubano is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery, specializing in hip and knee replacements. He currently performs over 700 primary joint replacements per year and is the highest volume Joint Replacement Surgeon in Delaware. A significant percentage of his practice is referrals for complex/revision joint replacements. He is on staff at Christiana Care Health System. Currently he performs his surgeries at the Center for Advanced Joint Replacement at Wilmington Hospital and same-day surgeries at Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery. Dr. Rubano believes in the importance of continuing education. He is a member of the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS). He also holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Villanova Univeristy School of Business. Dr. Rubano lives in Wilmington with his wife, 3 children, and 2 dogs. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, attending sporting events (especially Villanova Basketball), going to the beach, and golfing. HONORS Top Doctor by Delaware Today: 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 #1 Volume Joint Replacement Surgeon in Delaware PATIENT TESTIMONIALS Cornerstone of my Success Thank you for all your help over the last few weeks. Dr Rubano’s expertise has been a cornerstone of my success so far, but it could not happen without an equal amount of dedication and support from you and his great team. Please pass on my appreciation and thanks to everyone. Coley B. Very Kind and Sensitive “I want to thank Dr. Rubano and his team for everything they’ve done for me. I am able to walk properly because of you. You are an excellent doctor and I cannot thank you enough. My experience for both my knee operations have been positive. You are very kind and sensitive. My heartfelt thanks to you and everyone who was on your team. Competent and sensitive physicians like you are the prize and asset to the medical profession.” D. C. New hip works better than old hip ! It’s been almost a year since my hip replacement. I wear heals, run up steps (and down), dance…. you name it, I do it. Might have to have the other old one done just to keep up with the new one ! Staff is very efficient, never waiting long for anything. Thank you. Laura Nichols Getting Around and Doing Well “Thank you to Dr. Rubano for my Mom’s first hip surgery in the spring. We drove to the top of the mountain and she made a short walk to the peak with her Rollatur! Thank you for making it possible. She is getting around and doing well. I cannot thank you enough!” Anonymous Very Manageable and Comfortable “I recently ran the Tokyo Marathon and although I have the typical physical issues that go along with a race, the major concerns with my knees had absolutely no impact or posed any challenge to the race. I had no pain at all in my knees, not even the more severe left knee. My hips had minimal discomfort at best. As a Masters Distance runner, I believe our HCP’s are partners in our training and an integral part of an athlete’s success and Dr. Rubano is an excellent example of that partner. For this last race in Japan, he helped make a very challenging course very manageable and comfortable. So thank you!” Neil G. 12 PHYSICIANS Damian M. Andrisani, M.D. Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Bradley C. Bley, D.O. Specialties: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Ultrasound Guided Injections Locations: North Wilmington, Newark (1096), Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Benjamin Cooper, M.D. Specialties: Plastic Surgeon Locations: North Wilmington, Middletown, Newark-Metro ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Steven M. Dellose, M.D. Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Matthew D. Eichenbaum, M.D. Specialties: Elbow, Wrist & Hand, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton, Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Mark S. Eskander, M.D. Specialties: All Spine (Neck and Back Disorders) Locations: Newark (1082), Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Brian J. Galinat, M.D. Specialties: Shoulder Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Andrew J. Gelman, D.O. Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Fracture Care, Hand & Elbow, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Forensic Orthopaedics Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton, Newark (1096) ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Erich L. Gottwald, D.O. Specialties: PM&R, EMG Specialist Locations: Newark (1096), North Wilmington ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Paul C. Kupcha, M.D. Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Joseph J. Mesa, M.D. Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Douglas A. Palma, M.D. Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Nick N. Patel, M.D. Specialties: Joint Replacement Locations: Stanton, Newark (1096), Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio J. Douglas Patterson, M.D. Specialties: Hand & Elbow, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Katherine M. Perscky, DPM Specialties: Foot and Ankle Locations: Newark (1096), Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Michael J. Principe, D.O. Specialties: Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: Newark (1096) ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Nicholas F. Quercetti, III, D.O. Specialties: Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: Newark (1096) ALL LOCATIONS View Bio John P. Rowlands, M.D. Specialties: Interventional Pain Management, Spine, Neck and Back Disorders Locations: Newark (1082), North Wilmington, Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio James J. Rubano, M.D. Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio David K. Solacoff, M.D. Specialties: Non-Operative Orthopaedics Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio David M. Tainter, M.D. Specialties: Trauma Locations: Newark (1096) ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Peter F. Townsend, M.D. Specialties: Hand & Elbow, Fracture Care Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Matthew K. Voltz, D.O. Specialties: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Ultrasound Guided Injections Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Patrick J Ward III, MD Specialties: Foot & Ankle Locations: Newark - Metro, Newark (1096), Naamans, Middletown ALL LOCATIONS View Bio Selina Y. Xing, M.D. Specialties: Interventional Pain & Spine Locations: Newark (1082), Middletown, Stanton ALL LOCATIONS View Bio PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Robert Biddle, PA-C View Bio Joseph Cassidy, MS, PA-C View Bio Crystal DiMauro, PA-C View Bio Bill Dorgan, PA-C View Bio George Duffield PA-C View Bio Catherine Frescoln, PA-C View Bio Geary Gutowski JR., PA-C View Bio Daniel Maistre, PA-C View Bio Thomas Merring, PA-C View Bio Jay Mistry, PA-C View Bio Micah Morgan, PA-C View Bio Regis Phelan, MPAS, PA-C View Bio Janie Ramsay, PA-C View Bio Matt Stump, PA-C View Bio ABOUT US We are a multi-specialty group with fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons, who have expertise in total joint replacement, fractures, foot and ankle, hand, spine, sports medicine, trauma, osteoporosis and general orthopaedics. Learn More. GET IN TOUCH Make an Appointment Call 302-655-9494 or Request Appointment Online. 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