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.

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.

Deborah M. Pacik, MD, MPH, is a Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of non-operative sports injuries. Her areas of expertise include acupuncture, athletic performance (such as concussion testing, pre-participation evaluation, and physician sideline coverage), fluoroscopy, ultrasound, cupping, nutrition counseling, interventional spine treatment, joint and tendon injections, traditional Chinese medicine, and holistic health practices.Dr. Pacik is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the Spine Interventional Society, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Dr. Pacik earned her Master of Public Health and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2018. She completed her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident from July 2021 to June 2022. Throughout her career, Dr. Pacik has received several awards, including the Innovation and Community Service Award, the Leo M. Davidoff Award for Medical Education, and the Resident of the Year award. Post-residency, she trained as a Sports Medicine and Interventional Spine Fellow at Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinal. Her sports medicine coverage experience is vast, ranging from serving as the Finish Line Tent Captain at the NYC Marathon to being an Athletic Medical Care Provider at the FISU Winter World University Games in Lake Placid.Dr. Pacik served as a licensed acupuncture specialist, running her own private practice for twenty years. Additionally, she founded a community acupuncture clinic at Windham Hospital. She has authored and co-authored an array of published medical articles throughout her career.Pacik’s passion for physical activities and her expertise in rehabilitation inspires her to continue her amazing work each day.Hailing from the scenic area of Goffstown, New Hampshire, Dr. Pacik is thrilled to return to her home state and embark on an exciting new journey at Access Sports Medicine. Her passion extends beyond her professional life and into the great outdoors. When she’s not dedicating her time to patients, you’ll find her embracing various outdoor activities. From the exhilaration of trail running to the serene beauty of cross-country skiing, and the adrenaline rush of downhill skiing, Dr. Pacik appreciates every moment spent in nature’s playground. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Coccydynia, Tendinitis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Roger Nowak is a Sports Medicine provider in Hampton, New Hampshire. Dr. Nowak is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tendinitis.

Andrew Banos is a Sports Medicine provider in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Banos is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Kevin Heaton is a Sports Medicine provider in Haverhill, Massachusetts. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Concussion.

Emma Desjardins is a Sports Medicine provider in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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