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Office
200 Lothrop Street
Suite 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15213Phone+1 412-692-4400Fax+1 412-692-4410- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- I am a board certified physiatrist and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UPMC. My current research interests include the biology of intervertebral disc degeneration and methods of treatment, including motion based therapies, and investigations into the inflammatory pathways and mechanobiology of musculoskeletal tissues. Additionally, I'm also interested in the examination of the utility of serum biomarkers as markers of disease activity and mechanism in patients with degenerative diseases.
Education & Training
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2001 - 2004
- Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2000, M.D.
- University of WisconsinPh.D., Biochemistry, 1993 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
- OH State Medical License 2004 - 2006
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
Clinical Trials
- Effects of Metformin on Low Back Pain Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 07
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pain-related single nucleotide polymorphisms: association with lumbar spinal stenosis patient experience and non-surgical treatment outcomes.Wan Huang, Yvette Conley, Nam Vo, Michael Schneider, Sara Ernst, Gwendolyn Sowa> ;European Spine Journal. 2024 Apr 6
- Protocol for Biospecimen Collection and Analysis Within the BACPAC Research Program.Aaron J Fields, Stefan Dudli, Andrew Schrepf, Angie Kim, Bernice Pham, Estefania Gallego, Sandra Mendoza, Sharon B Meropol, Jessa Darwin, Gwendolyn Sowa, Nam V Vo> ;Pain Medicine. 2023 Aug 4
- Advancing Academic Capacity in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine to Strengthen Rehabilitation in Health Systems Worldwide: A Joint Effort by the European Academy of...Walter R Frontera, Gerold Stucki, Julia P Engkasan, Gerard E Francisco, Christoph Gutenbrunner, Nazirah Hasnan, Jorge Lains, Yusniza Mohd Yusof, Stefano Negrini, Zalih...> ;Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2022 Jul 6
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Journal Articles
- Risk Factors Associated with Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain in US Patients Seeking Primary CareMichael J Schneider, Gwendolyn A Sowa, Gerard P Brennan, Robert B Saper, JAMA Network Open
Press Mentions
- Enhancing Rehabilitation MedicineApril 28th, 2023
- How UPMC Mercy Pavilion Plans to Treat Numerous Vision-Related ConditionsApril 20th, 2023
- UPMC Mercy Pavilion: 8 Eye Operating Rooms, 83 Exam Rooms, 10 Rehab Rooms, Massive Research Space — and 1 Cool Coffee ShopApril 19th, 2023
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Grant Support
- Alternative Treatments For DISC Degeneration: Effects On Matrix HomeostasisNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2009–2012
- Investigation Into The Mechanism Of Symptom Relief With Forward Flexion In OlderNational Institute On Aging2009
- Interaction Of Mechanical And Inflammatory Signals In DISC Matrix PreservationNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2008–2009
Professional Memberships
- Member
Hospital Affiliations
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- UPMC MercyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- UPMC South SidePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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