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 Icon Location
Silver Spring, Greenbelt, Clinton, DC, Springfield
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Thomas Jefferson University Medical College (7-year accelerated B.S./M.D. program)
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20+ Peer-reviewed articles
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English

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

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
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