One of the Jersey Shore’s largest orthopedic groups has announced that it will be joining forces with the Rothman Institute. The partnership will be marketed as Brielle Orthopedics at Rothman and adds 14 new physicians and three new offices to Rothman’s portfolio.
Brielle Orthopedics has been in operation for over 50 years and provides services in general orthopedics, non-operative spine care, operative spine, physical therapy, and diagnostic procedures for musculoskeletal disorders.
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a private orthopedic practice dedicated to providing communities with high-quality, compassionate, and affordable musculoskeletal care that is grounded in evidence-based medicine, the results of which will exceed expectations. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute orthopedists treat patients at over 36 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Bruce D. Stamos, M.D., Sports Medicine surgeon at Brielle Orthopedics said, “The physicians and staff of Brielle Orthopedics are excited about our partnership with Rothman Orthopaedic Institute…. The musculoskeletal health care marketplace is changing and bringing these two groups together to meet this test will benefit our patients now, and in the future.”
“We’re delighted to partner with the extraordinary physicians of Brielle Orthopedics,” said Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals. “They have an exceptional reputation in the Eastern New Jersey and shore communities they serve. We look forward to a smooth transition for patients and a bright future working together.”
The physicians now a part of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute are:
Joseph P. Bogdan, M.D.
Raymond E. Esquieres, M.D.
William J. Gallagher, M.D.
Samantha L. Kanarek, D.O.
Brian M. Katt, M.D.
William A. Law, M.D.
Laura A. Malfitano, D.O.
Joseph G. Marsicano, M.D.
Michael N. Nakashian, M.D.
Jason A. Nitche, M.D.
James R. Polowczyk, D.P.M.
David J. Rodricks, M.D.
Thomas G. Sargent, D.O.
Bruce D. Stamos, M.D.


To James R. Polowczyk, D.P.M.
I have been trying to get an appointment with you. Yesterday we called twice and were told that someone would get back to me. I waited all day and no return call.
I have been tested by Dr, Kanarek, Dr. Sargent, Dr. Gallagher for this issue of foot drop and pain radiating down the left leg and it seemingly collects in intensity on the big toe.
I have been a loyal and satisfied patient of Brielle Orthopedics with various issues since the founding physicians Dr Warren and Dr. Gordon. I have never been disappointed.
My family physician is Martin Riss for the last 40 years. He specifically recommended you.
Shall I search out another foot and ankle Doctor? Please respond.