Dr. William Doran, D.O.
Contact & Location
302-297-2598
Millsboro, DE 19966
Seaford, DE 19973
Dr. Doran performs more knee replacement procedures than 84% of orthopedic surgeons in Delaware, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #4 of 25 ranked knee surgeons in Delaware.
About Dr. Doran
Dr. William Doran is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Millsboro, Delaware. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Doran performed 163 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Delaware) and 74 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 237 procedures.
In Delaware, Dr. Doran performs well above the state average in knee (163 vs 75), above the state average in hip (74 vs 55).
Dr. Doran's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (163 cases) and hip replacements (74 cases).
Millsboro is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Millsboro area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Doran also maintains hospital privileges in DE and MD, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Delaware.
Medicare records for Dr. Doran extend back to 2017, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 237 in the most recent data, a 2055% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Doran's 163 verified procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45, ranking #131 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 11 |
| 2018 | 23 | 30 |
| 2019 | 20 | 72 |
| 2020 | 25 | 81 |
| 2021 | 33 | 45 |
| 2022 | 34 | 61 |
| 2023 | 69 | 132 |
| 2024 | 74 | 163 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Doran Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Delaware state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Doran's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 2055% from 11 procedures in 2017 to 237 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Doran
How does Dr. Doran's procedure volume compare to other Delaware surgeons?
Dr. Doran has performed 237 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Delaware average of 101 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Doran ranks #3 out of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Delaware.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Doran perform?
Dr. Doran's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (163 cases) and hip replacement (74 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Doran with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Doran ranks #4 in Delaware for knee replacement with 163 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 31 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Doran in Millsboro?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Millsboro in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Delaware surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Doran represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Doran's total volume across all insurers at roughly 810 to 1,000 procedures against the 237 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Doran's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Doran's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2017 to 237 in the most recent data, a 2055% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 237 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Doran perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Doran's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (163 cases), hip replacement (74 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Doran affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Doran is affiliated with Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc., Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc, Beebe Medical Center, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. Dr. Doran maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Doran practices?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Beebe Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Millsboro, Delaware
Dr. Doran's 237 Medicare procedures are above the Millsboro average of 153. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Millsboro.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michal Klek | 69 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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