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 Osteoarthritis. 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. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Osteoarthritis.
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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.
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Evangelical Medical Services Organization
Charles Cole is an Orthopedics provider in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.
Tower Health Medical Group
Stephen Longenecker is an Orthopedics provider in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Longenecker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
David Kolessar is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgery and subspecializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He is chief of Adult Reconstruction for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Northeast Region.|Dr. Kolessar has an in-depth understanding of the details and complexities involved in primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He offers outpatient hip and knee replacement surgery and online preoperative and postoperative exercise and therapy programs. Dr. Kolessar's clinical interests include management of knee and hip arthritis or deformity in adults, post-traumatic joint damage, and hip disorders such as dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement. His research interests include joint replacement topics. Dr. Kolessar focuses on contemporary surgical techniques using computer navigation, robotic-arm-assisted surgery and multimodal pain management protocols.|Dr. Kolessar earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his internship and residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and a fellowship in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He has academic appointments as clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Temple University School of Medicine and at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Kolessar is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.|A native of the Wilkes-Barre area, Dr. Kolessar attended The University of Scranton for his undergraduate degree. Dr. Kolessar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
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.