About Me

Since 1987, Dr. Bowman has provided the latest in both nonsurgical and surgical orthopaedic treatment to a wide variety of patients that include Olympic, professional, collegiate and high school athletes, Fortune 500 CEO's and United States Secretaries, fellow orthopedic surgeons, other physicians and their families as well as many healthcare professionals. From professional sports injuries to work related injuries; from children with congenital deformities to elderly patients with arthritis, Dr. Bowman has treated patients with a broad-spectrum of hand and foot problems.

Contact Information
Contact Information
  • Phone: (724) 933-3300 Call
  • Fax: (724) 933-3332
Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
  • Alle-Kiski Medical Center
  • UPMC Passavant Hospital
  • Western PA Surgery Center
Skills
Specialties
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Sub-Specialties
  • Hand Surgery
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
Languages
  • English
Education & Training
Education
  • University of Cincinnati School of Medicine
    MD
    1976 - 1980
  • Centre College of Kentucky
    BA, Chemistry
    1972 - 1976
Training
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship
    Foot Treatment Center/Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles, California
    1986 - 1987
  • Hand Surgery Fellowship
    Hand Rehabilitation Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    1985 - 1986
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
    University Health Center of Pittsburgh
    1982 - 1985
  • General Surgery Residency
    University Health Center of Pittsburgh
    1980 - 1982
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    2009
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    1998
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
  • Member
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Member
    American Medical Association (AMA)
  • Member
    American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)
  • Member
    American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • Member
    AO Alumni Association (AOAA)
  • Member
    American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
  • Member
    American Association of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Member
    Clinical Orthopaedic Society
  • Member
    The Orthopaedic Foot Club
  • Member
    Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
  • Member
    Pennsylvania Medical Society
  • Member
    Interstate Orthopaedic Society
  • Member
    Jefferson Hand Club
  • Member
    Eastern Orthopaedic Society (EOS)
  • Member
    Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS)
  • Member
    University of Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Alumni Association
  • Member
    Pittsburgh Hand Club
  • Clinical Advisory Board Member
    Scandius®, Inc.
Academic Affiliations
  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Reviewer
    Journal of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Associate Editor
    Foot and Ankle International
Associations
  • Athletic and Recreation Facilities Advisory Committee
    Centre College of Kentucky
  • Member
    Cranberry Chamber of Commerce
  • Daktronics Operator
    Oakland Catholic/Central Catholic High School Swim Teams
  • Vice President
    Steel City Rowing Club
Awards & Honors
Awards & Honors
  • "Top Docs"
    Pittsburgh Magazine May edition
    2013
  • Member Pennsylvania Delegation Swimming and Triathlon
    National Senior Games
    2013
  • Member Pennsylvania Delegation and medalist Swimming
    National Senior Games
    2007
  • "Who's Who in Executives and Professionals"
    2006
  • Member Pennsylvania Delegation and finalist Swimming and Triathlon
    National Senior Games
    2005
  • Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship
    1976
  • Rhodes Scholarship Candidate
    1976
  • George Winston Welsh Valedictorian Award (With Highest Distinction)
    1976
  • Mitchell Young Chamberlain Scholastic Prize
    1976
  • Nelson Allen Chemistry Prize
    1975
  • Omicron Delta Kappa
    1975
  • Phi Beta Kappa
    1975
  • John Graham Brown Scholarship
    1975
  • Centre Honor Scholarship
    1973
  • National Presbyterian Scholarship
    1972
  • Robert Dale Holmes Memorial Award
    1972
  • "Who’s Who in American High Schools"
    1972
  • Second District Congressional Scholarship
    1972
  • National Honor Society with Highest Distinction
    1971
  • Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
    1971
  • Harvard Book Award
    1971
Accepted Insurances
Pittsburgh Foot and Hand Center
    • AARP Medicare Advantage HMO
    • AARP Medicare Advantage POS
    • AARP Medicare Advantage PPO
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO)
    • AARP Medicare Supplement
    • AARP MedicareComplete Choice (PPO)
    • AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS)
    • AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons
    • AARP Personal Health Insurance Plan
    • Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
    • Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)
    • Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)
    • Aetna Medicare Plan (Open Access HMO)
    • Aetna Medicare Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Select (Open Access)
    • Aetna Workers' Comp Access
    • Aexcel Aetna Select
    • Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
    • Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna Health Fund)
    • All Other Health Plans
    • NGS America
    • The Penn State University Health Plan
    • Geisinger Choice PPO with Referral
    • Geisinger Gold Classic (HMO)
    • Geisinger Gold Preferred (PPO)
    • Geisinger Health Options
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • ClassicBlue
    • Community Blue EPO
    • Community Blue PPO
    • Community Blue Premier Flex
    • Comprehensive Care Blue PPO
    • EPOBlue
    • FreedomBlue PPO
    • Health Savings Blue PPO
    • High Deductible PPO
    • Major Events Blue PPO
    • MedigapBlue
    • PPOBlue
    • Premier Balance PPO
    • Advance Blue
    • BCBS EPO
    • BCBS PPO
    • BCBS Traditional
    • Balance Blue PPO
    • Balance PPO
    • Blue Shield Shared Cost, a MSP
    • Community Blue HMO
    • Comprehensive Care Blue PPO
    • DirectBlue
    • EPO Blue Total Health
    • EPOBlue
    • Flex Blue PPO, a Community Blue Plan
    • Flex EPO a Community Blue Plan
    • Flex PPO Total Health a Community Blue Plan
    • FreedomBlue PPO
    • Health Savings Blue PPO
    • High Deductible PPO
    • Major Events Blue PPO
    • MedigapBlue
    • PPO Blue Total Health
    • PPOBlue
    • PPOPlus
    • Premier Balance PPO
    • Shared Cost Blue PPO
    • ShortTermBlue
    • Simply Blue
    • Total Health Blue PPO
    • Total Health Blue PPO Community Blue Plan
    • Basic Keystone Plan (32BJ)
    • Blue Cross Gold, a Multi-State Plan
    • Blue Cross Silver, a Multi-State Plan
    • Keystone 65 Preferred HMO
    • Keystone 65 Select HMO
    • Keystone HMO
    • Keystone HMO Proactive
    • Keystone POS/Direct POS
    • National BlueCard PPO
    • Personal Choice 65 PPO
    • Personal Choice Bronze Basic
    • Personal Choice Catastrophic
    • Personal Choice PPO
    • Personal Choice PPO Bronze
    • Personal Choice PPO Bronze Reserve
    • Personal Choice PPO Gold
    • Personal Choice PPO Gold Classic $2,000 $40/$80/100%
    • Personal Choice PPO Platinum
    • Personal Choice PPO Platinum Complete
    • Personal Choice PPO Silver
    • Personal Choice PPO Silver Classic $3,300 $40/$80/100%
    • Personal Choice PPO Silver Secure $3,000 $30/$60/$600
    • The School District of Philadelphia - Suburban (32BJ)
    • Medicare
    • North Region: TRICARE Prime
    • North Region: TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR)
    • North Region: TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)
    • North Region: TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR)
    • North Region: TRICARE Standard
    • UPMC for Life Options