Thomas R. Bowen
Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Thomas R. Bowen

Orthopedics
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Expertise in
24
conditions
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
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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 highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. 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.

Graduate Institution
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson Univ, 2001 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center, 2006
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Call: 800-275-6401
Other Locations
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Call: 800-275-6401

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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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

A Prospective, Post-market, Multi-center Evaluation of the Clinical Outcomes of the Secur-Fit Advanced Hip Stem
A Prospective, Post-market, Multi-center Evaluation of the Clinical Outcomes of the Secur-Fit Advanced Hip Stem
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Triathlon Tritanium Knee Outcomes Study
Triathlon Tritanium Knee Outcomes Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 14, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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27 Total Publications

Non-Operative Ttreatment of patients with Chondrosarcoma: An analysis of patients who refused cancer-directed surgery or patients contraindicated to surgery.
Non-Operative Ttreatment of patients with Chondrosarcoma: An analysis of patients who refused cancer-directed surgery or patients contraindicated to surgery.
Journal: Acta orthopaedica Belgica
Published: January 27, 2025
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    • Acrospiroma
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