Michael W. Shrader
Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions

Overview

Dr. Wade Shrader is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, division chief of the Nemours Cerebral Palsy Center, and is on the board of directors, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. He’s also been an invited lecturer, active researcher, and a reviewer, editor and contributor of medical journals and book chapters. I think children represent the center of hope in our families. I became a pediatric doctor to help nurture that hope in each family so that each child we care for can reach their absolute best potential. I love the engineering aspects of orthopedics. Doing orthopedics in children just seemed like the perfect fit for me. After my two sons were diagnosed with their cerebral palsy (CP), the first time I took care of a family of a child with CP, I knew that this was my purpose in life: to try to help families like mine. I am passionate about being an advocate for improved health care and improved access to society for children and adults with disabilities. I truly try to treat each child and each family how I want my children and my family treated. As a special needs parent myself, I like to let my patients’ families know that, so that I can help in some small way by saying “I know what you’re going through, and I’m going to do everything in my power to help you.”.

Dr. Shrader is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Scoliosis, Clubfoot, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Shrader is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Chicago & Biological Sciences, M.D., 1977

Residency

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pediatrics

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in DE

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

National Institutes of Health, Developmental Endocrinology, 1983

Hospital Affiliations

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Other Locations
Nemours Children's Health, Malvern
30 Worthington Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shrader has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Scoliosis
Cerebral Palsy

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Michael W. Shrader a top-rated expert for Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael W. Shrader is classified as an Elite expert for Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Michael W. Shrader specialize in?

While Dr. Michael W. Shrader is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Michael W. Shrader participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael W. Shrader has published 113 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. You can view a list of Dr. Michael W. Shrader's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael W. Shrader accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael W. Shrader accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-416-4441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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