Dr. Jason Nowak is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with over 15 years of experience and dual certification in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He specializes in total ankle replacement and provides comprehensive care for sports injuries, fractures, deformities, arthritis, and complex reconstructive conditions.

Dr. Nowak is a well-published author who has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and authored multiple textbook chapters. He is the founder of the Shasta Ortho Foot & Ankle Institute and served as the founding fellowship director of the Northern California Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program, where he trained surgeons in advanced foot and ankle techniques. As a national lecturer and educator, he regularly teaches across the country on total ankle replacement, complex reconstruction, and surgical decision-making, and has also contributed to the development of total ankle replacement implants.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Marquette University and his medical degree from Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Nowak completed a three-year surgical residency at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Milwaukee, with extensive training in rearfoot and ankle reconstruction.

A Wisconsin native, Dr. Nowak was raised in Wautoma and developed a lifelong passion for athletics and the outdoors. He is committed to treating every patient with respect, honesty, and clear communication—believing that strong relationships are the foundation of excellent care.