
Overview
"Thomas R. Bowen, MD, is chief of Orthopaedic Oncology for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute and an orthopaedic surgeon at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Bowen earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He continued his orthopaedic residency at Geisinger Medical Center and then proceeded to Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital for fellowship training in orthopaedic oncology. Dr. Bowen is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the prestigious American Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Bowen’s clinical interests include tumors of the musculoskeletal system (bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, and peripheral nerves). He specializes in limb-preserving surgery for malignant tumors, as well as minimally invasive treatments for benign tumors and bone cysts. He cares for children and adults with tumors of the musculoskeletal system.|“Today, patients are healthier and living longer than ever before. I routinely see patients for follow-up visits who may not have survived only a decade ago. Now, they’re able to attend graduations, take vacations and watch their grandchildren grow up. Helping make those milestones possible is a part of what makes being a surgeon so worthwhile.”|In his personal life, Dr. Bowen is a native of Wilmington, Del., and a private airplane pilot, instrument rated, single engine land. His favorite movie is ""The Right Stuff.""".
Dr. Bowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bowen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Edward Fox is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fox is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Chondroblastoma, Chondroma, Osteochondroma, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Hip Replacement.
St Lukes Physician Group Inc
Justin Miller is an Orthopedics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Hip Replacement.
Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine Orthopaedics
Joel Klena, MD, is chief of the Division of Hand and Microvascular Surgery for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, as well as program director for the Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. He assumed this role in 2017 after being the associate residency director for eight years.|Dr. Klena received a BS with honors from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y., graduating ninth in his class with dual degrees in marine engineering and marine transportation. His time at the USMMA included service in the Gulf War conflict and captaining the Academy’s NCAA Division I Rugby Team.|After fulfilling his naval and maritime commitments, he attended medical school at the State University of New York’s Upstate Medical College in Syracuse and completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Geisinger Medical Center. He returned to Syracuse for a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery, including time at Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Dallas.|Dr. Klena serves on the resident education committee for the American Society for the Surgery of Hand and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society. He has extensive peer-reviewed publications within the hand literature. He has provided guidance for resident research efforts, with a particular focus on upper extremity trauma, minimally invasive surgical techniques and resident education.|In 10 years with Geisinger, Dr. Klena has led the hand division from a single surgeon based in Geisinger’s central region to the successful recruitment and geographic expansion of six hand surgeons providing care for patients throughout Geisinger.|The motto of his undergraduate alma mater best summarizes his approach to leadership and his dedication to service: “Acta non verba” or “Deeds, not words.”|His interests include family, women's lacrosse, fly fishing and Pittsburgh sports. Dr. Klena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Bowen isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Bowen isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Bowen isDistinguished. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Bowen isDistinguished. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- OsteochondromaDr. Bowen isDistinguished. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Bowen isDistinguished. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Advanced
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Bowen isAdvanced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Bowen isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Bowen isAdvanced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Bowen isAdvanced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Bowen isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Bowen isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Bowen isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Bowen isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- BursitisDr. Bowen isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Bowen isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Carney ComplexDr. Bowen isExperienced. Learn about Carney Complex.
- ChordomaDr. Bowen isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
