The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery

What The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery does

The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery is a private medical practice specializing in surgical treatment of chronic peripheral nerve conditions. Founded by A. Lee Dellon, MD, PhD (a Professor of Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine) and now operated by Dr. Eric H. Williams, MD following Dr. Dellon's 2016 retirement, the institute operates from a headquarters in Towson, Maryland, with affiliated locations in Baltimore, Maryland and Henderson, Nevada.

The practice delivers a narrow set of clinical procedures: nerve decompression surgery (including techniques pioneered for diabetic neuropathy with reported relief in up to 80% of eligible patients), partial joint denervation (with reported relief in up to 90% of patients), nerve reconstruction, neuroma resection, and nerve relocation for post-surgical pain. Underlying clinical technology includes computer-linked sensibility testing devices and bioabsorbable nerve conduits used in place of nerve grafts. The institute's intellectual capital is concentrated in Dr. Dellon's research output — 7 books, 92 book chapters, and 450+ peer-reviewed journal articles — and in 23 national research awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services: revenue is generated through individual surgical consultations and procedures billed on a quote basis, supplemented by retail book sales through Amazon and Springer Link. Patient acquisition combines physician referrals (the historical channel via Johns Hopkins and the broader medical community) with self-referral driven by the practice website, free educational guides, video content, and patient testimonials. No public pricing, headcount, or revenue figures are disclosed; the institute operates as an independent founder-owned practice with no private equity, venture capital, or corporate parent identified.

Name

The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Legal name

The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Website

https://dellon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery is a private medical practice specializing in surgical treatment of chronic peripheral nerve conditions, including diabetic neuropathy decompression and partial joint denervation, operating from three US locations and serving individual patients through direct consultations, procedures, and physician referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAIAA

General Neurology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Neurology

SECONDARYHLAFAIAH

Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

SECONDARYHLAFAKAK

Neurodiagnostic Centers (EEG/EMG/NCS)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Diagnostic & Imaging Centers

Keywords

• Peripheral nerve surgery
• Nerve decompression surgery
• Diabetic neuropathy treatment
• Partial joint denervation
• Nerve reconstruction procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surgical Consultation Services: Initial consultations for patients seeking evaluation for peripheral nerve surgery conditions. The practice provides comprehensive nerve pain assessments and treatment planning.
2. Surgical Procedures: Nerve decompression surgery, nerve reconstruction, neuroma resection, and partial joint denervation procedures performed at surgical facilities.
3. Publications and Books: Sale of medical publications including 'Pain Solutions' books and the 'Joint Denervation Atlas of Surgical Techniques' available through Amazon and Springer Link.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery is a medical practice that performs specialized peripheral nerve surgery including nerve decompression, nerve reconstruction, neuroma resection, and partial joint denervation procedures. The practice pioneered surgical techniques for diabetic neuropathy relief (up to 80% success) and joint pain relief through partial joint denervation (up to 90% success), treating patients suffering from chronic nerve pain, post-surgical pain, and motor dysfunction at locations in Towson and Baltimore, Maryland, and Henderson, Nevada.

Product overview

The Dellon Institutes for Peripheral Nerve Surgery is a medical practice specializing in peripheral nerve surgery treatments. The core offerings include nerve decompression surgery, nerve reconstruction, neuroma resection, and treatment for post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. The practice pioneered techniques in diabetic neuropathy decompression (up to 80% success) and partial joint denervation (up to 90% success). Additionally, Dr. Dellon has authored several publications including the Pain Solutions book, Joint Denervation Atlas of Surgical Techniques, and Sensibility Testing book, which document the surgical approaches and research developed at the Institutes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nerve Decompression Surgery Surgical decompression of peripheral nerves including common peroneal nerve, tarsal tunnel, and nerves in the leg, ankle, and foot to relieve pain and restore function in patients with diabetic neuropathy and other peripheral nerve entrapments.
• Nerve Reconstruction Surgical reconstruction and repair of damaged peripheral nerves to restore sensation and function, including use of bioabsorbable tubes as a substitute for nerve grafts.
• Neuroma Resection Surgical removal of painful nerve tumors (neuromas) to relieve chronic pain.
• Post Surgical Pain Treatment Specialized treatment for chronic pain following surgical procedures including foot surgery, hernia repair, and knee replacement, using nerve relocation techniques and partial joint denervation.
• Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment Nerve decompression surgery to relieve neuropathy symptoms in diabetic patients, with success rates of up to 80% in appropriate candidates with concurrent nerve entrapment.
• Partial Joint Denervation Surgical technique pioneered at the Dellon Institutes to relieve joint pain by selectively denervating painful joints, with success rates of up to 90% in patients with persistent pain after total knee replacement, shoulder surgery, or ankle reconstruction.
• Pain Solutions Book A book for people in chronic pain, authored by Dr. A. Lee Dellon, MD, PhD. Available in English and Chinese (2012), with the 3rd edition published in 2013.
• Joint Denervation Atlas of Surgical Techniques Comprehensive surgical atlas on joint denervation techniques for relieving joint pain, authored by Dr. A. Lee Dellon, available through Springer Link.
• Sensibility Testing Book Book on computer-linked sensibility testing devices for measuring nerve function, authored by Dr. A. Lee Dellon, available for purchase on Amazon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of patients with diabetic neuropathy and concurrent nerve entrapment experience relief through nerve decompression surgery
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinecoreOthersDr. A. Lee Dellon serves as Professor of Plastic Surgery and Professor of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. The academic affiliation provides research collaboration opportunities and academic legitimacy for the institute's surgical techniques.
• Raymond M. Curtis Hand CentercoreOthersDr. Dellon completed his Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Raymond M. Curtis Hand Center in Baltimore. The center provides training and continuing education for hand surgery specialists.
• American Society for Peripheral NervecoreOthersDr. Dellon is a founding member and past president of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, contributing to the advancement of the field and establishment of professional standards.
• American Society of Reconstructive MicrosurgerycoreOthersDr. Dellon served as Vice President and Historian of the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, contributing to professional leadership and knowledge preservation in microsurgery.
• Springer LinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpringer Link serves as a distribution channel for Dr. Dellon's 'Joint Denervation Atlas of Surgical Techniques' book, making the publication available for purchase through academic publishing platforms.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon serves as a distribution channel for Dr. Dellon's medical publications including 'Pain Solutions' book series and 'Sensibility Testing' book, available for purchase through the retail platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute - Nerve Service: Large orthopedic specialty group offering peripheral nerve surgery for extremity conditions. Comparable as a competing surgical provider for nerve entrapment and post-surgical pain patients.
• Johns Hopkins Medicine Peripheral Nerve Center: The academic home institution of the Dellon founder; offers competing peripheral nerve surgery capabilities with significantly larger scale, research infrastructure, and brand recognition in the same patient market.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) - Hand & Nerve Service: Orthopedic specialty hospital offering peripheral nerve and hand surgery services. Comparable for its focus on musculoskeletal surgical interventions addressing nerve-related pain and dysfunction.
• Duke Peripheral Nerve Center: Academic medical center with a dedicated peripheral nerve program. Comparable as a competing academic referral destination for patients seeking specialized nerve surgery.
• Mayo Clinic Peripheral Nerve Surgery: A leading academic medical center offering peripheral nerve surgery within a multi-specialty environment. Comparable as it addresses overlapping patient populations with broader institutional resources and competing clinical credibility.
• Cleveland Clinic Peripheral Nerve Surgery: A national referral center with established peripheral nerve surgery programs. Comparable as it serves similar complex nerve surgery patients within a multi-specialty hospital system.

Others

• American Society for Peripheral Nerve: Professional society founded with Dr. Dellon's involvement as a founding member. Comparable as an ecosystem/peer organization that shapes clinical standards and connects peripheral nerve surgery practitioners.
• Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons: Professional society of extremity nerve surgeons that awarded Dellon its Lifetime Achievement Award. Comparable as an ecosystem organization that defines the field in which the Dellon Institutes operate and channels referrals.

Emerging players

• Dellon-trained Surgeon Practices: Surgeons trained by Dr. Dellon in his proprietary techniques who now practice independently. Comparable as they represent trained competitors offering similar methodologies, particularly in regions outside the Dellon Institutes' geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DrEricHWilliamsMD
• Facebookfacebook.com/Eric-H-Williams-MD-With-The-Dellon-Institute-988662197945872/?business_id=622182351295129
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dellon-institutes-for-peripheral-nerve-surgery

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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