Dr. James A Bowden M.D.
Orthopedist
3500 Hillcrest Dr Suite 1 Waco TX, 76708About
Dr. James Bowden is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Waco, TX. Dr. Bowden specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bowden tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Awards
- 2010-2011 Texas Super Doctors
Treatments
- Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Brett Nathan Robin MD3500 HILLCREST DR STE 1 WACO TX 76708
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