Dr. Kirk W. Dabney, MD | Wilmington, DE | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Kirk Dabney specializes in orthopedic surgery with over four decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Throughout his extensive 42-year career, Dr. Dabney has developed deep expertise in surgical treatments for bone and joint conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Dabney practices at Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware and maintains locations in Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His clinical focus includes treating children with cerebral palsy and addressing issues related to fatigue in young patients. He performs specialized procedures such as gait analysis to evaluate how children walk and move. Physical therapy coordination is another key aspect of his practice, helping patients recover and improve their …mobility. Patients rate Dr. Dabney 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care and expertise.

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accepting new patients
4.6

29 Ratings
42 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
9 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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Dr. Dabney is the most dedicated, caring and committed pediatric surgeon. His knowledge and expertise is bar none. We are truly fortunate to have Dr. Dabney and his entire team help us with all of our son's needs. Throughout the years, we have experienced many challenges and obstacles. Dr. Dabney has helped us every step of the way. We are truly fortunate and blessed.

March 20th, 2018

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Dr. Dabney is the most thorough, kind and compassionate doctor we have ever had. My daughter has cerebral palsy and has undergone several surgeries. He goes way above and beyond patient care. Never see anyone alse.

February 24th, 2017

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I am a former patient of Dr Dabney,and he continues to be the best physician I have ever seen.He was sensitive, thorough,and dedicated,as well as innovative in his treatment.(I have cerebal palsy.)He does not "park" his cp patients as many Dr's do...His follow up care was extroidanary...

February 12th, 2016

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He's very nice he gives good advice

September 28th, 2013

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Dr Dabney is the best doctor, kind, sweet he cares about his patience's !! We drive almost 3 hours just to see him and I would drive a million miles for this doctor. When my son needed surgery and the other doctors wanted to just put my son on a body cast for months at a time to repair his hips , Dr Dabney had a better solution did my sons hip surgery and fixed both of my son's legs all in one shot there was no need for a second surgery or multiple surgeries. Dr Dabney is our blessing and i am so thankful we found him. :-) we love him and would never trade him for anyone else

April 18th, 2013

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One of the most incredible doctors I have ever met! LOVE LOVE LOVE him and so do my kids!

October 28th, 2012

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Excellent doctor; definitely goes above and beyond for his patients.

January 31st, 2011

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We have a 12 yr old daughter with CP. Started seeing Dr. Dabney about five years ago. He's done hip reconstruction, back-rod, and more other surgeries than I can list. We went looking for the best and think we found it with Dr. Dabney. We drive 6 hours for some appointments and all surgeries. Dupont inpatient nursing care is the best we've seen, and we've seen a lot.

January 31st, 2011

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My Daughter Nicole had SCFE surgery Last week. I have never heard of this condition and now know everything I need to know because of Dr. Dabney. He was through and because of him my stress levels were next to nothing. Having only a few hours of sleeps and being on the first day of our vacation and having to have this surgery, it was Dr. Dabney that made it all better. At A. I Dupont childrens hospital in Wilimington, De, The staff, nurses and Doctors deserve an A+++++++++++

July 31st, 2010

Nemours duPont Hospital For Children Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

1600 Rockland Rd Fl 1Wilmington, DE 19803

Tel: (302) 651-4200

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Nemours Alfred I Dupont Hospital For Children

1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803

Nemours Children's Clinic Philadelphia

833 Chestnut St Ste 300Philadelphia, PA 19107

Tel: (215) 861-8800

Christiana Hospital

4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718

Christianacare Wilmington Hospital

501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 19801


Dr. Kirk Wesley Dabney, MD	Dr. Adam Santoro, DO	Dr. Andrew Cumiskey, MD	Dr. Steven Dellose, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (29 Ratings)	5 (34 Ratings)	4.4 (32 Ratings)	4.4 (72 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience			30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks English	Speaks English
Wilmington , DE	Wilmington , DE	Elkton , MD	Newark , DE
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Jefferson Medical School	Med School: Thomas Jefferson Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Orthopedic Surgery

Cerebral Palsy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Kyphosis
Muscle Spasticity
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Osteotomy
Scoliosis
Spinal Fusion

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1984

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