Orthopaedics

Meet the Joint Replacement Team

When you choose us for your joint replacement, you will be seen by a highly qualified team of healthcare providers including nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and surgeons. We work together as a team to help guide you through the process - before, during, and after surgery - with the goal of getting you back to life's activities with renewed vitality.

You can see deeper information about our surgeons and associate providers below.

To schedule an appointment with one of these providers, please call us at (603) 650-8949.

Photo of the Orthopaedics team

Front row, left to right: Irene Royce, LPN; Michelle Leonardo, LNA; Debbie Belanger, RN; Deb Jadczak, RN, Nurse Coordinator; Chris Aubin, PA
Middle row, left to right: Stephen Kantor, MD; Regina Elliot, MA, Lisa Scudder-Marker, ARNP; Deb Martin, RN; Ivan Tomek , MD; Doug Kleinman, PA
Back row, left to right: Rob Ball, RN; Philip Bernini, MD; Franklin Lynch, MD; Thomas Shirreffs, MD; Pete Peterson, PA
Missing from photo: Michael Sparks, MD and Bridgette Mignogna, RN


Philip M. Bernini, MD

Philip M. Bernini, MD

Specialties: Back Surgery, Back and Spinal Problems, Joint Replacement Surgery, Adult Joint Reconstruction, Hemophilia Consultant

Stephen R. Kantor, MD

Stephen R. Kantor, MD

Specialties: Joint-Preserving Reconstructive Surgery (Osteotomy), Revision of Hip and Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Surgery, Gender-Specific Joint Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, Alternative Bearing Joint Replacement, Joint-Preserving Reconstructive Surgery (Osteotomy), Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Franklin Lynch, Jr., MD

Franklin Lynch, Jr., MD
Section Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialties: General Orthopaedics, Lower Extremity, Foot and Ankle, Hip And Knee Disease, Hip and Knee Replacement

Also a member of: Lower Extremity Team

Lisa C. Scudder-Marker, ARNP, MSN

Lisa C. Scudder-Marker, ARNP, MSN

Specialties: Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Hip and Knee Pain/Arthritis

Thomas G. Shirreffs, MD

Thomas G. Shirreffs, MD

Specialties: Joint Replacement Surgery, Knee Conditions

Michael B. Sparks, MD

Michael B. Sparks, MD

Specialties: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

Also a member of: Lower Extremity Team, Sports Medicine Team

Ivan Tomek, MD

Ivan Tomek, MD

Specialties: Arthroscopic Hip and Knee Surgery, Gender-Specific Joint Replacement Surgery, Revision of Hip and Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, Alternative Bearing Joint Replacement

Christopher Aubin, PA, MA

Christopher J. Aubin, PA-C, MS

Specialties: Orthopaedics

Douglas W. Kleinman, PA-C

Douglas W. Kleinman, PA-C

Specialties: Orthopaedics, Joint Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine

Also a member of: Sports Medicine Team