Joshua A. Siegel, MD is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Siegel specializes in treating sports medicine injuries and focuses on arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures of the knee and shoulder.Dr. Siegel is the Sports Medicine Director and a founding member of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics. He is also a founding member of two ambulatory surgical centers. Northeast Surgical Care, a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center, was founded in 2000 and sold to Amsurg in 2011. Access Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopaedic focused ASC opened in 2019.In addition, Dr. Siegel also founded Access Rehabilitation which provides comprehensive physical and occupational therapy services, Access Acceleration, an integrated strength and conditioning facility and Access Athletic Training services, athletic training programs and trainers who service many local high schools.Dr. Siegel is a US Olympic Committee team physician, a US ski team physician and covers USGA and PGA tour events. He is the team physician for many local area high schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy. Dr. Siegel is a fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM),US ski team shoulder and knee surgeon the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and the American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society (ASMI), a fellowship society for those who trained at the American Sports Medicine Institute with Drs. Jim Andrews and Bill Clancy.Dr. Siegel received his Bachelor of Science with High Distinction at Northwestern University and his Medical Degree Summa Cum Laude at SUNY Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. He performed his Orthopaedic Residency at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Siegel then completed his surgical training as a Sports Medicine Fellow under Dr. James Andrews and Bill Clancy at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL. He takes pride in his community involvement and in educating athletes, coaches, trainers and parents about the treatment and prevention of sports injuries.Dr. Siegel moved to the Seacoast in 1998 and lives with his family in Exeter, NH. He enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, flying, woodworking and spending time with his family. Dr. Siegel is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

Joseph Bernard is a Sports Medicine provider in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Bernard is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Concussion, Bursitis, and Tennis Elbow.

Benjamin Thompson, MD is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, with subspecialty fellowship training in arthroscopic surgery and the treatment of sports-related injuries. He joined Access Sports Medicine in 2014 after spending three years at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton, MA where he played an integral role in the development of an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence.A New England native, Dr. Thompson attended Boston College High School and continued on to earn his Bachelor Degree in Clinical Psychology from Tufts University and a certificate from Harvard University in Pre-Medical Studies. He received his medical degree at Albany Medical College in 2004 where he graduated near the top of his class and won awards for excellence in Clinical Pathology.Dr. Thompson performed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester. While in residency, he also completed a one year musculoskeletal research fellowship. His team physician experience includes the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Lowell Spinners, the Pro Bull Riders tour and Worcester Polytechnical Institute football.Following residency, Dr. Thompson completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL. As a fellow, Dr. Thompson worked side-by-side with world-renowned Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Lonnie Paulos. The fellowship provided Dr. Thompson with exposure to all aspects of nonoperative and operative musculoskeletal patient care. His team physician experience included coverage of the 2010 Division I National Champion Auburn University football team, the 2011 Division II National Champion University of West Florida baseball team as well as Escambia High School athletics.When surgery is necessary, Dr. Thompson often utilizes minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques. This approach reduces post-operative recovery time and allows an early return to work and play. Dr. Thompson’s surgical interests include arthroscopic and open treatment of knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow injuries, joint replacement surgery of the shoulder, fracture care and general orthopaedics. In addition, he holds certification in the treatment of cartilage injuries in the knee with articular cartilage implantation and repair.Dr. Thompson has published several scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. He was the recipient of the prestigious American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Herodicus Society Traveling Sports Medicine Fellowship for 2011-2012, an honor given to only two sports medicine physicians nationally each year. In 2015 he was awarded board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.Dr. Thompson’s surgical interests include arthroscopic and open treatment of shoulder, knee, ankle and elbow injuries, partial and total joint replacement surgery of the shoulder and knee, fracture care and general orthopaedics. Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Avnish Clerk is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dr. Clerk is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

Chelsea Backer, D.O. is a Board-Certified Sports Medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all non-operative sports injuries. Dr. Backer’s areas of expertise include therapeutic ultrasound for joint and tendon injections, nerve hydro dissection, percutaneous needle tenotomy and barbotage, platelet-rich plasma therapy, shockwave/extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT), concussion management, non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, and osteoporosis management.Dr. Backer is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Association.Dr. Backer graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She went on to complete her residency at MedStar Franklin Square Family Health Center, where she served as Chief Resident and received multiple awards, including the W Reichel MD and Lee Rome Awards for Family medicine. After her residency, Dr. Backer worked as a Sports Medicine Fellow at Christiana Care Health System. During her fellowship, Dr. Backer was also a team physician at the University of Delaware and various high schools in the Baltimore area. She oversees the Athletic Training program at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, and is the Director of the Concussion Management.Dr. Backer served as a research technician and lab manager for several years at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. She has authored and co-authored a vast assortment of published medical articles throughout her career.Dr. Backer enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling. Her top areas of expertise are Concussion and Delirium.

John Mcmahon is a Sports Medicine provider in Dover, New Hampshire. Dr. Mcmahon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Tyler Welch is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Dover, New Hampshire. Dr. Welch is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

Justin Ham is a Sports Medicine provider in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Jennifer Hopp is a Sports Medicine provider in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Concussion.

Jennifer Stebbing is a Sports Medicine provider in Rye, New Hampshire. Dr. Stebbing is currently accepting new patients.

Marci Williams is a Sports Medicine provider in Newburyport, Massachusetts.