4.8
93 Ratings with 84 written Reviews
Summary
Kenneth J. Lingenfelter, D.O., is the Chief of the Orthopaedic Spine Section at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, and a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon serving adult patients across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic. Dr. Lingenfelter combines leadership in a high-volume tertiary system with specialized expertise in operative and non-operative treatment of the adult spine, positioning him as a go-to Delaware spine specialist for complex spine conditions and trauma-related injuries. His practice emphasizes precise diagnosis, individualized care pathways, and outcomes-driven management for degenerative, traumatic, and neoplastic spinal disorders.
Dr. Lingenfelter’s training is multidisciplinary and highly specialized: he earned his D.O. from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed comprehensive orthopaedic residencies and fellowships including the Louis S. Goldstein University of Rochester Spinal Fellowship and an AO Spine Trauma …Fellowship. He also completed orthopaedic and spinal tumor training at Johns Hopkins Medical Center and orthopaedic tumor surgery at Lancaster Regional Medical Center, with additional pediatric and trauma experience from Children’s Scottish Rite, Hershey Medical Center, and Pinnacle Health Systems. This breadth—spinal oncology, trauma-informed spine care, and advanced reconstructive spine training—supports his capability to manage complex spinal tumors, deformity, and high-energy spinal injuries.
A board-certified surgeon (American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery) licensed in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York, Dr. Lingenfelter is active in leading professional societies including AO Spine, the North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. As a clinical leader at Christiana Care, he collaborates within multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered treatment plans that balance surgical and conservative options. Patients seeking a fellowship-trained spine specialist in Newark, DE benefit from his combined expertise in spinal oncology, trauma and reconstructive spine surgery, and his commitment to advancing spine care through professional engagement and academic training.
Featured Review
Our visit was to determine status of my wife's back pain after several tests were performed prior to our appointment. This was our first visit with Doctor Lingenfelter and we feel lucky to have him as part of my wife's care team. We could easily see why he is so highly rated and were impressed by his detained understanding and solutions to improve her outcome. He is just a great Doctor.
Office Locations
Dr. Kenneth J. Lingenfelter has 2 locationsFirst State Orthopaedics - An OrthoDeleware Company
100 S Main St Ste 300Smyrna, DE 19977Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
First State Orthopaedics - An OrthoDeleware Company
1401 Foulk Rd Ste 101Wilmington, DE 19803Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- 54 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Louis S. Goldstein University of Rochester Spinal Fellowship & AO Spine Trauma Fellowship, Rochester, NY
- 84 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 15 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenneth J. Lingenfelter
Medical Specialties
Dr. Kenneth J. Lingenfelter has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kenneth J. Lingenfelter has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Kenneth J. Lingenfelter holds an active medical license in the state of Delaware. They are board certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Delaware that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Louis S. Goldstein University of Rochester Spinal Fellowship & AO Spine Trauma Fellowship, Rochester, NY.
Residency
Completed their residency at Orthopaedic Surgery, Pinnacle Health Systems, Harrisburg, PA, Orthopaedic and Spinal Tumor Training, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, PA, Orthopaedic Tumor Surgery, Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lancaster, PA, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Scottish Rite, Atlanta, GA, and Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.
Medical School
Graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Lingenfelter's NPI number is 1326294299.
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