
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.
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1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
30 Worthington Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355
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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.
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.
Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware
William Mackenzie is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Mackenzie is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), Brachydactyly Mononen Type, Achondroplasia, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
In addition to my work as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, the Shands/MacEwen Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, and division chief of the Nemours Spine and Scoliosis Center, I help educate the next generation of orthopedic physicians. I am the Clinical Fellowship Director Emeritus for the orthopedics department at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. I train residents, fellows and visiting observers in advanced spinal deformity techniques. I’m a professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, and frequently teach and lecture at national and international courses, educational symposia, conferences and other institutions. I am vice president of the Scoliosis Research Society, president of Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation, a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and a member of the Medical and Scientific Board of the National Spine Health Foundation. In addition, I have authored more than 200 research articles and 30 book chapters, and serve as a reviewer of four journals. Children are amazing. They just want to get better so they can get back to being kids. I enjoy giving each patient and family the personalized and customized attention they need, and making sure their questions are answered. There’s no template for this kind of care. I’m proud to be at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. We handle the most complex cases and teach the techniques other people come here to learn to do. Every person in our department is a national leader in his or her field. You couldn’t duplicate a group like this. It’s a real privilege to work with a team this good. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Christopher Kepler is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Kepler is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Kepler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kepler is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael W. Shrader
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael W. Shrader?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael W. Shrader by calling their office at 800-416-4441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- ScoliosisDr. Shrader isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type
- Distinguished
- OsteotomyDr. Shrader isDistinguished. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Shrader isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- Atelosteogenesis Type 2Dr. Shrader isAdvanced. Learn about Atelosteogenesis Type 2.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Shrader isAdvanced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- CHST3-Related Skeletal DysplasiaDr. Shrader isAdvanced. Learn about CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia.
- ClubfootDr. Shrader isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Diastrophic DysplasiaDr. Shrader isAdvanced. Learn about Diastrophic Dysplasia.
- Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen SyndromeDr. Shrader isAdvanced. Learn about Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Achard SyndromeDr. Shrader isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Shrader isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Acromesomelic DysplasiaDr. Shrader isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia.
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux TypeDr. Shrader isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type.

