Title: Orthopedic Surgeon
Company: Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
Location: Estero, Florida, United States
Steven M. DeLuca, DO, Orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements and leadership in Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. DeLuca, a talented and tenured orthopedic surgeon, is recognized for his expertise in joint replacement and spine surgery. Since 2007, he has served at the Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, where he has performed joint replacements for the hip, knee and shoulder, arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, endoscopic spine procedures, as well as surgeries involving the cervical and lumbar spine, reflecting years of dedication to mastering complex surgical techniques. Dr. DeLuca’s commitment to bringing advanced surgical procedures to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has allowed patients in a smaller city to access high-quality care without having to travel to major metropolitan centers.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. DeLuca has contributed significantly to the development of orthopedic implants and surgical systems. Since 2011, he has collaborated with orthopedic implant companies to design and improve devices, including a new hip replacement implant for the femur and several spine surgery systems. Dr. DeLuca’s input has helped make operations more effective and user-friendly for both surgeons and patients.
Dr. DeLuca has also excelled as a national course instructor for several leading medical device companies, including Premia Spine: ProMIS & TOPS Device since 2017 and Next Step Arthropedix: The Ray THA since 2024. He previously served in this capacity for Spine Wave: Velocity L Expandable Lateral Interbody Cage from 2015 to 2020 and Spineology: Duo Lateral Interbody Cage between 2020 and 2023. Furthermore, Dr. DeLuca has provided consulting services to various companies in the orthopedic field.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in physics from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster in 1996, Dr. DeLuca earned a Master of Science in biomedical sciences in 1998 and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002 from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. His rigorous academic achievement also included a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery from Pinnacle Health System in Harrisburg between 2002 and 2007. During this period, he gained extensive surgical experience that laid the foundation for his future achievements. Dr. DeLuca is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and holds licensure through the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Dr. DeLuca maintains active membership in several professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association of Orthopedics, the American Osteopathic Association, and the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery. His dedication extends into civic engagement through sponsorships with local charities and Teal Blanket initiatives. As a leading surgeon, Dr. DeLuca has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications since 2022. His research contributions also include poster presentations at international conferences, such as the Korean American Spine Society Annual Meeting.
A significant milestone in Dr. DeLuca’s career was his role as the first surgeon in the U.S. to use the Total Posterior Stabilization device for spine surgery. This innovative device, which preserves spinal motion rather than requiring fusion, was part of a Food and Drug Administration study from 2017 to 2022. Dr. DeLuca performed both the initial and final cases in this study and trained surgeons nationwide on this technique, underscoring his leadership in advancing minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. DeLuca has received numerous accolades recognizing his contributions. Among them, he received multiple teaching awards at Pinnacle Health System between 2008 and 2020 and the Robert L. Green Orthopedic Excellence Award in 2010 and 2011. He was also named Patient Preferred Orthopedic Surgeon in 2021. Dr. DeLuca’s work was further highlighted on television programs such as “Good Day PA” in 2017, 2018 and 2024, was featured in Becker’s Spine Review “50 Spine Surgeons to Know” in both 2021 and previous years, and was included in a 2024 article titled ‘TOPS vs Fusion: New Study Confirms Superiority.’
As he embarks on a new chapter, Dr. DeLuca will join Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, where he will remain focused on advancing minimally invasive techniques across hip, knee, shoulder and spine surgery while integrating robotics, navigation systems and artificial intelligence into patient care. His ongoing commitment is centered on reducing pain, improving function and enhancing quality of life through continuous education, innovation, adoption and compassionate teamwork.
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