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Robert Bowers, MD, Anesthesiology, Bellevue, WA

RobertBowersMD

Anesthesiology Bellevue, WA

Pain Medicine

Physician, Pain Management

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Summary

  • Robert Bowers, MD, is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained anesthesiology and pain medicine physician. Dr. Bowers provides patient-focused treatment plans to address back pain, joint pain, and other chronic pain issues. He considers all aspects of a patient’s health and wellness before creating individualized treatment programs designed to address the underlying cause of pain instead of merely masking the symptoms. Dr. Bowers specializes in pain medicine and is experienced in chronic back pain, spinal cord stimulation, epidural steroid injection, epidural blood patching, and lumbar radiculopathy.

    Dr. Bowers completed his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, before earning his Doctor of Medicine at Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, in Cincinnati. Dr. Bowers served his anesthesiology residency and completed rigorous fellowship training in pain medicine at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s - West Hospital Center, in New York City.

    http://www.bellevuepainwellness.com

Clinical Expertise

  • Chronic back pain, Spinal cord stimulation, Epidural steroid injection, Epidural blood patching, Lumbar radiculopathy, Joint steroid injections, Coccydynia, Chronic pelvic pain, Pain medicine, Peripheral nerve disorders, Peripheral sympathectomy, Stellate ganglion block, Celiac plexus block, Joint injection, Headache disorders, Peripheral radiofrequency neurolysis, Platelet rich plasma therapy, Intrathecal drug delivery, Interventional pain management, Acute pain management, Trigger point injections, Prp

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/WestFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2015 - 2016
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestChief Residency, Anesthesiology, 2014 - 2015
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestResidency, Anesthesiology, 2011 - 2015
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Case Western Reserve University
    Case Western Reserve UniversityB.A., Biochemistry, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Howard Hughes Medical Research Student Fellowship 2006
  • Student Fellowship American Society for Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2005
  • Outstanding Chinese Language Student-Book Prize 2005
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Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • Differential Diagnosis for New Onset Peripheral Neuropathy: An Unexpected Case of Ascending Paralysis Progressing to Central Pontine Myelinolysis
    Patel A, Bowers R, Kim J, ASRA 2016
  • Awake Craniotomy with Ultrasound Guided Scalp Block for Eloquent Cortex Tumor Excision
    Bowers R, Kim J, Lesser J, Shariat A, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1/1/2014
  • Use of video laryngoscopy in a patient with an epiglottic cyst
    Bowers R, Lesser J, Resta-Flarer F, Saloum M, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, 1/1/2013
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Authored Content

  • Causes of Low Back PainJanuary 2020
  • A New Year's Resolution to Take Care of YouDecember 2019

Press Mentions

  • Bellevue Pain and Wellness Begins Top Pain Management Services at New Clinic in Bellevue, Washington
    Bellevue Pain and Wellness Begins Top Pain Management Services at New Clinic in Bellevue, WashingtonJanuary 21st, 2020
  • People on the Move 10/3/16
    People on the Move 10/3/16October 3rd, 2016

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