Brielle Orthopedics, P.A.

Meet Our Staff

	William A. Law, MD Education •St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery •St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, Residency in General Surgery •Cornell University Medical College, Doctor of Medicine •Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science
	Joseph G. Marsicano, MD, FAAOS Education • Washington University Medical Center, Fellowship in Orthopedic Spinal Surgery • Hospital for Joint Diseases/Orthopedic Institute, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • State University of New York at Syracuse, Doctor of Medicine • State University of New York at Stony Brook, Bachelor of Science in Biology
	Joseph P. Bogdan, MD My practice revolves around diagnosis and management of both simple and complex conditions affecting the hip and knee. Patient education is pivotal to both appropriate expectations and successful outcomes. My goal is to ensure that every patient understands their condition and options available to improve their quality of life. Education • Georgetown University Hospital Department of Orthopedics, Washington D.C., Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington D.C., Doctor of Medicine • Boston College, Boston, MA, Bachelor of Science in Biology
	Bruce D. Stamos, MD “Whether you receive an injury playing high school football, running to stay in shape, or while on the job, you should be treated like a professional athlete. I realize that being able to participate in your favorite activity safely and without pain is very important to you. Using knowledge and experience from my sports medicine fellowship I am committed to providing state-of-the-art care to patients of all ages and abilities. My philosphy of care revolves around listening and educating those I am privileged to serve, while earning and maintaining their trust and respect.” Education • Massachusetts General Hospital—Harvard Medical School, Clinical Fellowship in Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery • Participated in care of New England Patriots and Revolution, Boston Bruins and Breakers, Harvard University, and Curry College • UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, New Brunswick, NJ, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • Musculoskeletal Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY • Sports Medicine, Princeton University Athletic Department, Princeton, NJ • Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, Doctor of Medicine • University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, Bachelor of Science in Biology
	Brian M. Katt, MD “I am committed to providing excellent musculoskeletal care while maintaining a meaningful doctor-patient relationship. Drawing from my experience at one of the top research universities, I practice medicine using the best evidence available. Furthermore, I am constantly staying current with the latest technologies and innovations in orthopedic care in order to most optimally treat your problem. I hope that each patient treated will feel as if their experience in our office is worthwhile and informative, that personal concerns are considered in determining a treatment plan, and that questions are sufficiently answered. I strive to accomplish these goals while being conscious and respectful of your time.” Education • Duke University, Durham, NC, Fellowship in Orthopedic Hand Surgery • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, New York, NY, Musculoskeletal Oncology Service • SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse College of Medicine, Syracuse, NY, Doctor of Medicine • The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
	Raymond E. Esquieres, MD My philosophy is to treat each patient as a unique individual with specific needs and goals. While many people may have the same diagnosis, I work with each one of my patients to construct an individualized treatment plan that is geared toward maximizing function, reducing disability and relieving pain. My practice is devoted to establishing the diagnosis of and providing optimal non-operative medical intervention of spinal pain and related musculoskeletal disorders. The treatments I provide are based on the principles of physical medical and rehabilitation and interventional pain management. Often, my treatments are used in conjunction with the operative treatments provided by my orthopedic surgeon colleagues, which ultimately results in high quality, effective compassionate care. Education • University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine/Veterans Administration, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Los Angeles, CA, Fellowship in Pain Medicine • New Jersey Medical School-University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Newark, NJ, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, Internship in Internal Medicine • New Jersey Medical School – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, Doctor of Medicine • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Bachelor of Arts in Biological Basis of Behavior
	David Josef Rodricks, MD David J. Rodricks, M.D. has joined the practice of Brielle Orthopedics, P.A. Dr. Rodricks specializes in hip and knee replacement, and is one of the few surgeons in the region to perform the Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure. He is affiliated with Ocean Medical Center in Brick. Prior to joining Brielle Orthopedics, Dr. Rodricks practiced in Southern Ocean County. His extensive education includes degrees from Notre Dame and Thomas Jefferson Medical School, with training at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick and fellowship training at Scripps Clinic Green Hospital in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Rodricks utilizes the latest technology and techniques to treat patients with a variety of injuries and diseases, such as arthritis and sports injuries, helping individuals regain optimal personal activity levels. Dr. Rodricks can be reached at (732) 840-7500. Education and Dergee • University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science Notre Dame, Indiana 9/90-5/94 • Thomas Jefferson Medical School, Doctor of medicine Philadelphia, PA 9/94-5/98 Internship • UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School General Surgery New Brunswick, NJ 7/98-6/99 Oncology • Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Musculokeletal Oncology Services New York, NY 5/01-6/01 Residency • UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Chief Resident 2002-2003 Orthopaedic Surgery New Brunswick, NJ 7/99-6/03 Fellowship • Scripps Clinic Scripps Lower Extremity Reconstruction La Jolla, CA 7/03-7/04
	James Polowczyk, DPM Dr. Polowczyk has joined the practice of Brielle Orthopedics, PA. Dr. Polowczyk specializes in foot and ankle care. He is associated with Ocean Medical Center in Brick, New Jersey. Prior to joining Brielle Orthopedics, Dr. Polowczyk completed a three year residency in foot and ankle surgery at Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Polowczyk graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his undergraduate work at Binghamton University in New York with a Bachelor of Science in Biology In addition to podiatric care, Dr. Polowczyk has extensive training in foot and ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery, and wound care. Education • Binghamton University, Bachelor of Science • Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine • Frankford Hospital-Jefferson Health System, Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency
	Jason A. Nitche, MD Dr. Nitche has joined Brielle Orthopedics after an advanced knee and shoulder fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. While in Cleveland, Dr Nitche had the unique opportunity to work with some of the world's leading experts in the field of sports medicine. He also helped care for athletes at all levels of competition, including The Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Indians. Dr Nitche has a special interest in arthroscopic knee resurfacing, hip arthroscopy, and athletic injuries. Education • Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, Bachelor of Science • UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, NJ, Doctor of Medicine • UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ, Orthopedic Surgery Residency • Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, NY, Musculoskeletal Oncology • The Cleveland Clinic, OH, Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder Surgery •Participated in the care of The Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, Rutgers University, Baldwin-Wallace College(OH)
	Teri Nelson PA-C Education Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Marywood University - Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Ithaca College - Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Minor in Gerontology Teri Nelson trained at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and St. Peters University Hospital in New Brunswick in addition to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She is happy to now be practicing in the Jersey Shore area. It is her goal to provide the highest quality of care in collaboration with her colleagues at Brielle Orthopedics.
	Jon Hendershot PA-C Education: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey- BA in Biology Des Moines University- Masters Degree of Physician Assistant Studies Physician assistants are health care professionals licensed, to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs employed by Brielle Orthopedics conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions. Within the physician-PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. For more information on physician assistants please visit www.aapa.org.