Orthopedic Surgery • Sports Medicine

Practicing Over 21 years in the Seacoast

Rated one of the 7 Top Doctors in New Hampshire from Castle Connolly Top Doctors

Welcome to Nowak Orthopedic Associates

Dr. Nowak believes surgery is his last treatment option for the care of orthopedic conditions. Getting the right diagnosis using examination and investigative tools including x-ray, ultrasound, and MRI are the first steps to wellness. A non-operative approach with an emphasis on rehabilitation remain the cornerstone of Nowak Orthopedic care.

Dr. Nowak’s surgical approach stresses a minimally invasive approach. Having performed over 10,000 arthroscopic procedures demonstrates the high level of expertise required for treating extremity injuries. Utilizing the Team approach to patient-centered care involving the Primary Care Physician, specialty Physician, Physical Therapist, and Athletic Trainer ensures a rapid recovery and positive outcome.

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Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Non-operative Treatments

We Treat The Following Conditions

Shoulder

Knee

Elbow

Hand

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Meet Our Staff

Jessica Nichols is the Practice Manager for Nowak Orthopedic Associates. Prior to joining Nowak Orthopedics, she worked for Exeter Hospital. Jess’ longest tenure was at Professional Physical Therapy where she led the administrative team for the New England region overseeing the Authorizations & Benefits Verification department for ten years. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, in Recreation Management & Policy with an emphasis on Program Administration and Sport Studies. For any administrative questions related to scheduling, billing, surgical bookings, etc., Jess can be contacted at [email protected] or 603-239-3205.

"Dr. Nowak was extremely professional in our appointment. He explained my knee condition in great detail. He was friendly and courteous."

- Don Cochrane

"Thank you Dr. Nowak you have my respect, admiration and gratitude! You did an outstanding job on my rotator cuff surgery and I am so happy with the results..."

“Dr. Nowak is an incredibly talented surgeon. This year 2017 he successfully repaired my severed quad knee tendon and 6 months later a successful acromium decompression and slap lesion repair in my shoulder. He explained the procedures, was caring at all times including follow-ups.”

- Mark Lucas | Plaistow, NH

"Dr. Nowak is thorough and has a wonderful compassionate manner. He tells it like it is and provides the best care available. He makes sure his patients get the care they need and follows up on it."

- Althea Chase |Seabrook, NH

Physical Therapy- What to Expect

Many patients may benefit from Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy should be considered as a first-line treatment option as many people respond well to a combination of manual treatment, exercise, and patient education. Your surgeon may suggest you go to therapy to potentially avoid surgery, strengthen preoperatively, or for postoperative rehabilitation.

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Are you having chronic issues with your knees? Maybe the activities you once enjoyed are out of the picture as your joints don’t support you in the way they once did. At Nowak Orthopedic Associates, there are effective treatments that we consider as options to help you get back to enjoying an active lifestyle.

Hit ’em Straight and Long

Is your shoulder injury preventing you from having your best golf game? Perhaps your swing isn’t what it used to be. Nowak Orthopedics has solutions that are non-operative treatments. Below are just a few conservative approaches that we consider before surgery.

First Visit

Remember to register on the patient portal with Athena prior to your first visit
Kindly bring your license, healthcare cards at your first visit.
Wear shorts for lower extremity evaluation and a tank top or loose-fitting shirt for upper extremity evaluations
All patients are required to follow our posted Covoid-19 protocol including wearing a mask.