The 20 Best Small Patella Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Wilmington, DE

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Small Patella Syndrome near Wilmington, DE. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    800-416-4441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeanne Franzone is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Franzone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Knock Knees, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Franzone is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Franzone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Nemours DuPont Hospital For Children

    1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    302-651-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Louise Nichols is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, Clubfoot, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Nichols is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Nichols is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Richard W. Kruse
    Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Richard W. Kruse
    Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics
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    Nemours DuPont Hospital For Children

    1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    302-651-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Kruse is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Kruse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Symphalangism Distal, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kruse is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kruse is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    800-416-4441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brett Shannon is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Shannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Scoliosis, Macrodactyly of the Foot, and Osteotomy. Dr. Shannon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Nemours Children's Health, Riverfront Fieldhouse

    401 Garasches Lane, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    800-416-4441
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Twi
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alfred Atanda is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Atanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Kohler Disease, and Osteotomy. Dr. Atanda is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Atanda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    800-416-4441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mihir Thacker is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Thacker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Knock Knees, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, and Osteotomy. Dr. Thacker is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Thacker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Joseph J. Straight
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Joseph J. Straight
    Sports Medicine
    Referral may be required

    First State Orthopaedics

    4745 Ogletown Stanton Road, Medical Arts Pavilion 1, Suite 225, 
    Newark, DE 
    302-731-2888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Straight is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Straight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, and Baker Cyst. Dr. Straight is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine. Dr. Straight is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. David T. Saul
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. David T. Saul
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
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    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    800-416-4441
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Saul is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Saul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 116 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Scoliosis, and Hypochondroplasia. Dr. Saul is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew A. Handling
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew A. Handling
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    First State Orthopaedics

    4745 Ogletown Stanton Road, Medical Arts Pavilion 1, Suite 225, 
    Newark, DE 
    302-731-2888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Handling is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Handling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Handling is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Handling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Elliott H. Leitman
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Elliott H. Leitman
    Sports Medicine
    Referral may be required

    First State Orthopaedics

    4745 Ogletown Stanton Road, Medical Arts Pavilion 1, Suite 225, 
    Newark, DE 
    302-731-2888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elliott Leitman is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Leitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Leitman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Leitman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    The Center For Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine

    125 Greentree Dr Ste 1, 
    Dover, DE 
    302-264-9386
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Egyptian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Osama Hussein is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dover, Delaware. Dr. Hussein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Hussein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    First State Orthopaedics PA

    12100 Black Swan Dr Ste 201, 
    Lewes, DE 
    302-644-3311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Farrell is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lewes, Delaware. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Claire M. Capobianco
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Claire M. Capobianco
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Beacon Medical Group P.A.

    26744 John J Williams Hwy, 
    Millsboro, DE 
    302-231-1152
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Claire Capobianco is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Millsboro, Delaware. Dr. Capobianco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Capobianco is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Small Patella Syndrome?

    Small patella syndrome (SPS) is a rare syndrome that mainly affects the way certain bones are formed (developed). A person with SPS usually has very small kneecaps (hypoplastic patella) or may have no kneecaps at all (aplastic). The hip (pelvic) bones may be weak, and the bones of the feet may not have formed correctly. Occasionally, bones in the face may also be affected. Small patella syndrome is caused by a change (pathogenic variant) in the TBX4 gene. The syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis of the syndrome is suspected based on features that can be seen in a physical exam and on imaging tests such as X-rays. Diagnosis of SPS can be confirmed with genetic testing.

    When should I see a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Wilmington, DE?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Wilmington, DE?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Wilmington, DE?

    You can find a Small Patella Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Small Patella Syndrome doctors near Wilmington, DE?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Small Patella Syndrome doctors near Wilmington, DE?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Wilmington, DE?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Small Patella Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Patella Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Wilmington, DE?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Small Patella Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Small Patella Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Small Patella Syndrome doctors near Wilmington, DE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Patella Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Small Patella Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Patella Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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