Dr. Karl J. Henrikson

Dr. Jason Nowak is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with extensive experience in complex foot and ankle reconstruction, sports injuries, trauma, and fracture care, and a nationally recognized focus on total ankle replacement.He is the founder of the Shasta Ortho Foot & Ankle Institute and the founding director of the Northern California Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program, where he trained numerous fellows in advanced foot and ankle surgery. Over more than a decade in a large, high-volume orthopedic group in Northern California, Dr. Nowak developed a practice centered on complex ankle and rearfoot pathology, with particular emphasis on primary and revision total ankle replacement.Dr. Nowak has a special interest in total ankle replacement and revision total ankle surgery and has performed a high volume of these procedures throughout his career. His experience spans primary replacements, complex revisions, salvage reconstruction, and challenging deformity correction. He has also been intimately involved in the design and development of new total ankle replacement implants, contributing clinical insight to advance implant technology and surgical technique.A well-published author, Dr. Nowak has contributed numerous articles to peer-reviewed medical journals on total ankle replacement and other reconstructive foot and ankle procedures. He has authored multiple textbook chapters, including work on total talus replacement and advanced reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He is a national lecturer and educator, regularly teaching surgeons across the country on total ankle replacement, ankle and rearfoot reconstruction, and complex surgical decision-making.While recognized for his expertise in total ankle replacement, Dr.. Nowak provides comprehensive foot and ankle care, including sports injuries, trauma, fractures, deformity correction, arthritis management, and complex reconstructive surgery.After practicing in Northern California for the past 12 years, Dr. Nowak relocated to his home state of Wisconsin, where he was born and raised, to be closer to family and raise his children. He is committed to bringing advanced, evidence-based foot and ankle care to the community while continuing his dedication to surgical innovation, education, and excellence in patient outcomes. Dr. Nowak is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Nowak is board certified in Podiatric Surgery, Foot And Ankle Surgery (Sub: Recon Rearfoot/Ankle, Podiatry, Podiatric Medicine, and American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery (2015). Dr. Nowak is currently accepting new patients.

Molly Meier is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ripon, Wisconsin. Dr. Meier is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Meier is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Medicine , American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery , and American Board Of Wound Management. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jay Christensen is a board-certified surgeon who brings specialized expertise and training in foot and ankle reconstruction.Dr. Christensen is originally from Brandon, SD, where he participated in multiple athletics and outdoor activities with his active family throughout his youth. Dr. Christensen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts in Biology from the University of South Dakota in Vermilion, SD.He then attended the Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, IL graduating 3rd in his class.Dr. Christensen completed and intensive 3-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency with emphasis in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. During his time in Milwaukee, Dr.. Christensen developed a strong interest in reconstructive and trauma surgical techniques. During this time, Dr. Christensen completed additional trauma training at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.Dr.. Christensen has been practicing in Wisconsin since 2015 and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons for both Foot and Ankle surgery.Dr. Christensen also serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He has served as a lecturer and lab instructor teaching other foot & ankle surgical techniques to surgeons across the United States. He has performed thousands of surgical procedures during his career but takes pride in keeping conservative treatment as his preferred treatment whenever possible. Dr. Christensen believes that effective patient communication and patient education is a mainstay of any treatment option.In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as being outdoors and enjoying the activities WI has to offer. Dr. Christensen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. Dr. Christensen is board certified in Podiatric Surgery, American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery (2020), and American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery (2017). Dr. Christensen is currently accepting new patients.