Dr. DeBrakeleer is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist. He attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated with honors in 1990. Dr. DeBrakeleer then participated in a one year rotating internship, studying all phases of medical and surgical practice. He then completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Hahnemann University Hospital where he graduated with numerous awards, recognizing his excellent patient care and surgical skills. While at Hahnemann, Dr. DeBrakeleer had the opportunity to work with very accomplished and experienced pelvic surgeons and urologists. This led to his interest in pelvic reconstructive surgery and urogynecology. He has been trained by Dr. David Matlock, the inventor of Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation and Designer Laser Vaginoplasty. Dr. DeBrakeleer is one of only thirty physicians in the United States currently qualified to perform these specialized out-patient procedures.

Dr. DeBrakeleer is also an expert in all minimally invasive gynecological surgical techniques. He has performed hundreds of laparoscopic (band-aid) hysterectomies, and other laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. DeBrakeleer similarly performs hysteroscopy and hysteroscopic removal of fibroids. He was one of the first surgeons to perform out-patient endometrial ablations with the thermal balloon, cryotherapy (freezing), and Novasure electrocautery. Dr. DeBrakeleer performs state-of-the-art pelvic surgery using the Apogee/Perigee/Monarch system by American Medical Systems. He is an instructor and preceptor for American Medical Systems to train other physicians in this technique. He is also a preceptor for Gyrus/Circon/ACMI to teach other physicians how to perform laparoscopic hysterectomy using minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. DeBrakeleer is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also an active member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. DeBrakeleer also volunteers with the March of Dimes and presents many community service lectures and articles.

Dr. DeBrakeleer resides in Worcester, PA with his wife, an anesthesiologist, and three active sons. He enjoys outdoor activities, including biking, mountain biking, skiing, photography, and gardening. He also spends time volunteering at his children’s school and their many activities and sporting events.