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Nancy Rolnik, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Nancy Rolnik is a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist who attending Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago before relocating to the Bay Area. Her approachable and compassionate bedside manner is a great value to her patients. She works with athletes to establish practical treatment plans, incorporating up-to-date medical resources and treatment options including injections when appropriate or more innovative treatments such as PRP, exosomes, or stem cell therapies.
Dr. Rolnik has a firm understanding of the athlete’s balance between healing fully and returning back to their sport as soon and safely as possible. She opened her intergrative sports medicine practice in Walnut Creek in 2018 where she addresses the whole person to help each patient get back to the activities they love and stay active for life. As a Sports Medicine Specialist, she has served on several medical teams covering large endurance events including the Chicago Marathon, LA triathlon, CaliforniaMan Triathlon and the X-Games. Over the past decade, she has been on our sidelines covering both soccer and basketball games as one of the St. Mary's College team physicians. She herself is an athlete who enjoys tennis, skiing, running, hiking and cycling and has participated in several endurance races. Her free time is spent mostly with her children and husband and enjoying outdoor activities.
Dr. Rolnik has a firm understanding of the athlete’s balance between healing fully and returning back to their sport as soon and safely as possible. She opened her intergrative sports medicine practice in Walnut Creek in 2018 where she addresses the whole person to help each patient get back to the activities they love and stay active for life. As a Sports Medicine Specialist, she has served on several medical teams covering large endurance events including the Chicago Marathon, LA triathlon, CaliforniaMan Triathlon and the X-Games. Over the past decade, she has been on our sidelines covering both soccer and basketball games as one of the St. Mary's College team physicians. She herself is an athlete who enjoys tennis, skiing, running, hiking and cycling and has participated in several endurance races. Her free time is spent mostly with her children and husband and enjoying outdoor activities.
25 years
Experience
Nancy Rolnik, M.D.
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Northwestern University,Feinberg School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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You need a proper diagnosis first. Most team doctors are sports medicine doctors who do not do surgery, so we offer treatments that keep you out of the operating room. Seek out a local sports medicine physician for help.
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Start by talking to your athletic trainer at your school. If you have elbow pain that continues despite rest, ice, Advil, you should see a doctor who specializes in sports medicine.
How do I know if my knee pain is serious?
Any persistent or recurrent knee pain should be evaluated by a qualified sports medicine physician so you can determine the source of your pain. At 36 you aren't likely to have READ MORE
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How can I get rid of my leg pain?
Leg pain can develop from trauma or repeated strain to the area. Rest, foam rolling and other treatments can help but it's hard to heal while you continue to aggravate the pain READ MORE
Leg pain can develop from trauma or repeated strain to the area. Rest, foam rolling and other treatments can help but it's hard to heal while you continue to aggravate the pain by playing. I'd recommend you have a sports medicine physician take a look or at least your athletic trainer at your high school.
