Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates and TidalHealth Orthopedics are coming together as the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute. You’ll continue to see the same trusted surgeons and care teams, now with the added strength of TidalHealth, improved access to care, physical and hand therapy, and a broader team of specialists. From everyday aches and injuries to advanced orthopedic care, we’re here to help you move better, feel better and get back to the moments that matter.
Orthopedics at TidalHealth
Orthopedics focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to a comprehensive team of specialists who provide expert care across a wide range of orthopedic services, from sports injuries and joint pain to complex trauma and reconstructive procedures.
Our orthopedic team works closely with each patient to understand the cause of their symptoms, how those symptoms affect daily life and the treatment options that can help them return to the activities they enjoy. Whether care involves nonsurgical therapies, advanced surgical techniques or rehabilitation, we are committed to delivering personalized treatment close to home.
Areas of specialty
TidalHealth offers comprehensive orthopedic care in several specialty areas, including:
Joint replacement and reconstruction
Sports medicine and joint preservation
Podiatry and foot and ankle care
Orthopedic trauma care
Hand, wrist and elbow conditions
Hip conditions and injuries
Knee conditions and injuries
Neck and back conditions
Shoulder conditions and injuries
Fracture care
Conditions treated
Our specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including:
Arthritis and degenerative joint condition
Sports-related injuries
Broken bones and fractures
Foot and ankle injuries and disorders
Hand, wrist and elbow injuries and disorders
Hip, knee and shoulder injuries
Neck and back pain
Sprains, strains and overuse injuries
Tendon and ligament injuries
Joint pain and mobility concerns
Treatment options
Care is tailored to each patient, with conservative treatment used whenever appropriate.
Services may include:
Orthopedic evaluation and diagnosis
X-rays and advanced imaging
Bracing, splinting and casting
Medication management
Therapy referrals
Joint and soft-tissue injections
Fracture and trauma care
Sports injury care and rehabilitation
Joint replacement care
Surgical consultation and treatment, when appropriate
We are here for you
Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing chronic joint pain, seeking treatment for a sports-related condition or facing a complex orthopedic issue, TidalHealth’s orthopedic specialists are here to help. Our team takes the time to listen, answer questions and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients benefit from coordinated care, advanced treatment options and access to the full resources of TidalHealth, helping them move with greater comfort, confidence and independence.
Expert Care for Specialized Needs
Orthopedics offers specialized expertise for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Explore our specialty services below to learn more about care for the feet and ankles, hands and upper extremities, hips and knees, spine, shoulders and sports-related injuries.
Areas of Specialty
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition or seeking relief from joint or muscle pain, our orthopedic team provides personalized care tailored to your needs. Treatment options may include therapy, injections, advanced procedures and surgery when appropriate, all aimed at restoring mobility and improving quality of life.
Foot and ankle pain can make it difficult to walk, work exercise or enjoy daily activities. At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our foot and ankle specialists care for patients with a wide range of conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot and ankle.
Whether you are dealing with a sports injury, arthritis, heel pain, a fracture or a condition that has developed over time, our team will work with you to understand the source of your pain and create a treatment plan that supports your mobility, comfort and quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
Our foot and ankle team treats conditions including:
Achilles tendon injuries and pain
Ankle sprains and fractures
Arch Pain, plantar fasciitis
Arthritis, foot and ankle
Bunions
Claw and hammer toe
Calluses and corns
Foot fractures
Flat feet
Heel pain and heel spurs
High arches
Lisfranc fracture/dislocation
Neuromas
Sports injuries
Sprains, strains and ankle instability
Surgical and nonsurgical treatments
Treatment depends on your condition, symptoms, activity level and goals. Whenever possible, our team explores nonsurgical options first to help reduce pain and improve function.
Treatment May Include:
Bracing, splinting or taping
Custom orthotics
Evaluation and care for sprains, strains and instability
Fracture care
Medication recommendations
Physical therapy referrals
Shockwave therapy
Achilles tendon repair
Surgical correction of foot and ankle deformities, when appropriate
Surgical treatment for traumatic injuries, when needed
We are Here for You
Foot and ankle conditions can affect every step you take. Our team is here to help you understand the cause of your pain, review your treatment options and choose a care plan that fits your needs.
At TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to specialized foot and ankle care, advanced treatment options and the broader support of TidalHealth to help them move forward with confidence.
Hand, wrist and elbow conditions can affect how you work, care for yourself, participate in activities and complete everyday tasks. At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our specialists care for patients with injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves of the hand, wrist and elbow.
Whether you are experiencing pain, numbness, weakness, stiffness, swelling or loss of motion, our team will work with you to understand the cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that supports comfort, function and long-term mobility.
Conditions We Treat
Our hand, wrist and elbow team treats conditions including:
Treatment depends on the condition, severity of symptoms and each patient’s goals. Whenever possible, our team begins with nonsurgical options to help relieve pain, improve motion and restore function.
Treatment May Include:
Evaluation and diagnosis of hand, wrist and elbow conditions
Surgical treatment for arthritis, injuries or instability, when needed
We are Here for You
Pain or loss of function in the hand, wrist or elbow can make even simple tasks feel difficult. Our team is here to listen, explain your options and help you choose a care plan that supports your daily life, work, hobbies and activity goals.
At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to specialized upper extremity care, advanced treatment options and the broader support of TidalHealth.
Hip pain can make it difficult to walk, climb stairs, exercise, sleep comfortably or keep up with daily activities. At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our hip specialists care for patients with a wide range of bone and joint conditions, including arthritis, overuse injuries, traumatic injuries, fractures and joint damage.
Our team works with each patient to understand the cause of their hip pain and develop a treatment plan focused on improving mobility, reducing discomfort and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy.
Conditions We Treat:
Our hip team treats conditions including:
Abductor tendon tears
Arthritis
Bursitis
Degenerative joint disease
Dislocations and fractures
Femoroacetabular impingement
Labral tears
Osteonecrosis
Snapping hip
Sprains and strains
Synovitis
Traumatic hip injuries
Treatment depends on the condition, severity of symptoms, activity level and each patient’s goals. Whenever possible, our team explores nonsurgical options first to help manage pain and improve function.
Treatment may include:
Evaluation and diagnosis of hip pain and injuries
Medication recommendations
Physical therapy referrals
Injections, when appropriate
Fracture care
Abductor repair
Hip replacement, including anterior, anterolateral and posterior approaches
Hip resurfacing
Reconstructive surgery to treat arthritis or deformity
Revision surgery for prior hip replacements
We are Here for You
Hip pain can affect nearly every part of your day. Our team begins by listening carefully to your needs, understanding how your symptoms are affecting your life and working with you to build a personalized treatment plan.
At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to specialized hip care, advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options and the broader support of TidalHealth to help restore function and support recovery.
Our joint replacement program is designed to relieve pain, restore movement and help patients return to an active, independent lifestyle. We provide comprehensive care for hip, knee and shoulder replacement, using advanced surgical techniques and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Our orthopedic team works together across surgery, rehabilitation and recovery to support patients at every stage—from preoperative education through recovery and physical therapy. When appropriate, we use advanced technologies, including robotic-assisted options, to enhance precision and support improved outcomes.
Recovery is a key focus of our program. Patients receive coordinated rehabilitation support aimed at rebuilding strength, improving mobility and returning safely to daily activities. At TidalHealth, our goal is to help every patient move better, heal stronger and get back to the life they enjoy.
Knee pain can make it difficult to walk, climb stairs, exercise, work or stay active. At TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our knee specialists care for patients with a wide range of conditions affecting the bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles of the knee.
Whether your pain is caused by arthritis, a sports injury, overuse, a torn ligament or joint damage, our team will work with you to understand the source of your symptoms and create a treatment plan focused on improving comfort, movement and quality of life.
Conditions We Treat:
Our knee team treats conditions including:
Arthritis
Bursitis
Cartilage injuries
Dislocations and fractures
Knee tendinitis
Meniscal tears
Overuse injuries
Sports injuries
Synovitis
Torn ligaments - ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, etc.
Surgical and nonsurgical treatments
Treatment depends on the condition, severity of symptoms, activity level and each patient’s goals. Whenever possible, our team begins with nonsurgical options to help reduce pain, improve stability and restore function.
Treatment May Include:
Evaluation and diagnosis of knee pain and injuries
Knee pain can limit your independence, activity and ability to enjoy everyday life. Our team is here to listen, explain your options and help you choose a care plan that supports your goals, whether that means returning to sports, staying active with family or simply moving with less pain.
At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to specialized knee care, advanced treatment options and the broader support of TidalHealth.
Neck and back pain can affect how you move, work, sleep and enjoy daily life. At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our spine specialists care for patients with conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
Whether you are experiencing neck pain, back pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, muscle spasms or pain that travels into the arms or legs, our team will work with you to understand the cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan focused on comfort, function and long-term mobility.
Conditions treated
Our neck and back team treats cervical spine conditions, including:
Arm pain, numbness, tingling or weakness
Cervical disc deformity
Cervical disc degeneration
Cervical disc herniation
Cervical fractures
Cervical instability
Cervical myelopathy
Cervical radiculopathy
Muscle spasms
Neck pain
Our team also treats lumbar and thoracic spine conditions including:
Back pain
Deformity (Thoracic and Lumbar Spine)
Degenerative disc disease
Disc herniation
Fractures
Instability
Kyphosis
Leg pain, numbness, tingling or weakness
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis
Surgical and nonsurgical treatments
Treatment depends on the condition, severity of symptoms and each patient’s goals. Whenever possible, our team explores nonsurgical options first to help relieve pain, improve movement and support daily activity.
Treatment May Include:
Evaluation and diagnosis of neck and back pain
Medication recommendations
Physical therapy referrals
Injections or other pain management options, when appropriate
Endoscopic spine surgery
Anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Cervical disc replacement
Posterior minimally invasive foraminotomy posterior cervical decompression and fusion laminoplasty
Adult kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
Corpectomy
Endoscopic spinal surgery
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion
Microdecompression surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Motion preserving surgery
Spinal cord stimulator implantation
Surgical care for spine fractures, deformity or instability
Tumor surgery
We are Here for You:
Neck and back pain can be frustrating, limiting and difficult to manage without the right support. Our team is here to listen, explain your options and help you choose a treatment plan that fits your condition, lifestyle and goals.
At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to specialized spine care, advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options and the broader support of TidalHealth.
Our orthopedic trauma specialists provide expert care for fractures, complex musculoskeletal injuries and traumatic conditions affecting the bones, joints and soft tissues. Working closely with emergency, surgical and rehabilitation teams, we deliver timely, coordinated treatment focused on restoring function, mobility and quality of life after injury. From emergency fracture care to complex reconstruction and recovery, our team is committed to helping patients heal safely and return to the activities that matter most.
Our podiatry team specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the foot and ankle, from common pain and sports injuries to chronic disease and reconstructive needs. We emphasize early intervention, conservative care when appropriate and advanced treatment options when needed to keep patients moving comfortably. Working collaboratively across specialties, we help patients maintain mobility, manage ongoing conditions and return to an active lifestyle.
Shoulder pain can make it difficult to lift, reach, work, exercise, sleep comfortably or complete everyday activities. At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our shoulder specialists care for patients with injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the shoulder.
Whether your pain is caused by arthritis, a sports injury, overuse, a fracture, instability or a rotator cuff injury, our team will work with you to understand the source of your symptoms and create a treatment plan focused on improving comfort, strength and range of motion.
Conditions We Treat:
Our shoulder team treats conditions including:
Arthritis
Bursitis
Dislocations, separations, fractures
Frozen shoulder
Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder tears, sprains and strains
Tendinitis
Shoulder instability
Sports-related shoulder injuries
Surgical and nonsurgical treatments
Treatment depends on the condition, severity of symptoms, activity level and each patient’s goals. Whenever possible, our team begins with nonsurgical options to help reduce pain, improve movement and restore function.
Treatment May Include:
Evaluation and diagnosis of shoulder pain and injuries
Medication recommendations
Physical therapy referrals
Injections, when appropriate
Fracture and dislocation care
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Post-traumatic injury reconstructive surgery
Shoulder reconstruction and stabilization
Shoulder replacement
Reverse shoulder replacement
Surgical treatment for sports injuries, when needed
Tendon and ligament replacement and repair
We are Here for You:
Shoulder pain can affect everything from getting dressed to lifting a child, reaching overhead or staying active. Our team is here to listen, explain your options and help you choose a care plan that supports your daily life, activity level and long-term mobility.
At the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to specialized shoulder care, advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options and the broader support of TidalHealth.
At TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our sports medicine team helps patients of all ages recover from injury, improve mobility and safely return to the activities they enjoy. Whether you are a competitive athlete, student athlete or active adult, we provide personalized, goal-focused care designed to restore strength, function and confidence.
Our team treats a wide range of sports- and activity-related injuries, from sprains and strains to overuse injuries and joint conditions. Care may include non-surgical treatment, rehabilitation therapy, advanced imaging and, when needed, surgical intervention.
Working closely with orthopedic specialists and rehabilitation experts, we develop individualized treatment plans that support recovery, injury prevention and long-term performance. Our focus is helping each patient return to sport and daily activity safely and as quickly as possible, with care tailored to their goals and lifestyle.
At TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our physical and hand therapy team helps patients recover from injury, surgery and chronic conditions so they can return to the activities that matter most. Through personalized treatment plans, advanced rehabilitation techniques and close collaboration with orthopaedic specialists, we focus on restoring strength, mobility and function.
Services Include:
Physical therapy
Hand therapy
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Sports rehabilitation and performance enhancement
Work injury management
Balance and mobility training
Orthotics, bracing and splinting
Functional performance testing
Our therapists treat a wide range of conditions affecting the spine, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet, including recovery following joint replacement and other orthopaedic procedures.
Specialized Hand Therapy
Our certified hand therapy team provides expert care for injuries and conditions affecting the hands, wrists and upper extremities, helping patients regain function for daily activities, work and recreation.
Sports Rehabilitation and Performance
From student athletes to active adults, our sports rehabilitation program focuses on injury recovery, return-to-play evaluations, movement assessments and performance optimization to help patients safely return to their sport or activity.
Work Injury Management
We provide individualized rehabilitation programs designed to restore strength, endurance and mobility while supporting a safe return to work.
At TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, our goal is to help every patient move better, recover stronger and live a more active life.
Frequently Asked Questions
The TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute is a coordinated system for orthopedic and musculoskeletal care across Delmarva. It brings together outpatient clinics, imaging, surgery, rehabilitation and trauma services from TidalHealth Orthopedics and Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates to provide personalized care.
TidalHealth Orthopedics maintains one practice, located at 314 Franklin Ave., Suite 201, in Berlin and Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates maintains its surgery center, located at 641 S. Salisbury Blvd. in Salisbury.
Patients will now receive more connected care from diagnosis through recovery. Patients benefit from:
Easier access to imaging, surgery and rehabilitation
Shared medical records for quicker and more efficient communication
A more seamless experience from start to finish
Better access to care, closer to home
TidalHealth Orthopedics maintains one practice, located at 314 Franklin Ave., Suite 201, in Berlin. Patients who previously visited TidalHealth Orthopedics in Seaford and Millsboro will still be seen by the same practitioners at the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute.
Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates maintains its surgery center, located at 641 S. Salisbury Blvd. in Salisbury. Patients who previously visited Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates and its physical therapy practices will still be seen by the same practitioners at the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute.
No. Patients will continue seeing their current orthopedic care team at the same medical office locations they have previously visited.
The TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute includes:
Orthopedic clinics and specialty care
Imaging services
Surgical care
Inpatient and trauma services
Rehabilitation and follow-up care
Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams that include:
Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons
Nurse practitioners
Physician assistants
Rehabilitation and imaging specialists
Yes. Planned expansions include:
Expanded clinic locations in Seaford and Millsboro
Enhanced orthopedic surgical services in Berlin
Patients can request an appointment through their TidalHealth MyChart account, by calling a TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute location.
Same-day appointments and orthopedic urgent care services are available to treat injuries and acute issues quickly and help patients avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency department when appropriate.
To request a prescription refill, please submit a prescription refill request through your TidalHealth MyChart account or call the office directly for assistance.
Please call your orthopedic office directly or submit a message to your orthopedic care team through your TidalHealth MyChart account.
TidalHealth Orthopedics (314 Franklin Ave, Suite 201, Berlin): 1-877-729-7762
Patients of both TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute and TidalHealth Orthopedics can access their patient records by calling 410-543-7075 or emailing [email protected]. Your medical records are also accessible through your TidalHealth MyChart account.
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Hip replacements with William Doran, DO, FAAOS
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Partial knee replacement with Pasquale Petrera, MD
