Dr. Ashok L. Gowda
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon (FAAOS)
Clinical Focus Areas:
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Arthroscopy, tendon/ligament repair, total/reverse shoulder replacement.
- Sports Injuries
ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, cartilage restoration.
- Hand & Wrist
Carpal tunnel, tendon repairs, trauma.
- Fracture Care
Adult and pediatric orthopedic injuries.
- Joint Reconstruction
Arthritis management and joint preservation.

Location
DC, Springfield
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Biography
Dr. Ashok Gowda is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with experience in shoulder and elbow surgery, sports injuries, and advanced hand surgery. Dr. has received fellowship training under nationally recognized leaders, including the head team physician of the Detroit Lions. Gowda mixes knowledge with caring excellence.
His philosophy of practice is to restore function and enable individuals to return to activities of daily living, whether that involves sporting activities, pain-free work, or playing with their family. Thousands of patients—from elite athletes to everyday individuals—have regained movement and confidence with his help.
Dr. Gowda attended an accelerated medical program at Thomas Jefferson University’s School of Medicine. Following this training, she completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Gowda completed dual fellowships in Shoulder/Elbow and Hand Surgery. Outside of medicine, Dr. Gowda enjoys running, skiing, photography, and exploring theology and history. He has volunteered for surgical missions in Honduras and community health screenings in New York City.
Education & Surgical Training
Fellowship
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery – William Beaumont Hospital
Fellowship
Hand Surgery – R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery – New York Medical College
Medical School
Thomas Jefferson University (7-year accelerated program)
Undergraduate
Penn State (B.S. Pre-Medical, B.A. Religious Studies)
Honors & Distinctions
Editor’s Choice
Assisted

Speaker

90th percentile
Peer Reviewer – Physical Therapy in Sport
Scientific Publications
The Treatment of Glenoid Bone Deficiency in Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Critical Analysis Review.
Gowda A, Pinkas DE, Wiater JM.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Reviews • Jul 3, 2015; (7): e2.
Long Head Biceps Tenodesis with a Knotless Cinch Suture Anchor: a Biomechanical Analysis.
Kaback LA, Gowda A, Paller D, Green A, Blaine T.
Arthroscopy • May 31, 2015; (5): 831-835.
The Global Percutaneous Shuttling Technique Tip for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.
Vopat B, Murali J, Gowda A, Kaback L, Blaine TA.
Orthop Rev • May 13, 2014; 6(2): 5279.
Gluteus medius strengthening and the use of the Donatelli Drop Leg Test in the Athlete.
Vopat B, Murali J, Gowda A, Kaback L, Blaine TA.
Phys Ther Sport • Feb 15, 2014; (1): 15-19.
Nonunions of Atypical Bisphosphonates Subtrochanteric Fracture: A Multimodal Treatment Approach.
Axelrad TW, Gowda A, Lazaro L, Cymerman R, Wellman D, Leu D, Lorich D, Asprinio D, Helfet D.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California. • Feb 7 – 11, 2012 (Tumor/Metabolic Disease Poster Tour Highlight Recipient ).
Local Doctor Offers Tips on How to Add Vitamin D to Diet.
Oakland Press • Nov 19, 2014.
Beaumont Surgeon Warns of Risks Associated with Sports Concussions.
Oakland Press• Aug 24, 2014.
20+ Peer-reviewed articles
In Media
Understanding and Addressing Chronic Shoulder Pain
Washington Post • Dec 22, 2016
A Shift In How Concussions Are Detected and Treated
Montgomery County Sentinel • Nov 17, 2015
All About the Glenoid
JBJS Reviews • Jul 16, 2015
Evaluation of the Painful Shoulder Arthroplasty
AAOS
Meet Our Other Specialists
Dr. Ashok L. Gowda
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Evan Argintar
Chief of cartilage restoration, joint preservation, and minimally invasive arthroplasty
Yavonne Johnson, PA-C
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
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Expert orthopedic surgery and sports medicine care for patients in Maryland. Our team is here to help you move your best whether you have joint pain or a sports injury
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