Michael Bowen, DPM,FACFAS

Dr. Michael Bowen is a fellowship-trained, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Bowen's expertise includes major reconstructive surgery, arthroscopy, complex fractures, minimally invasive procedures and other trauma of the foot & ankle.

He completed a three-year surgical foot-and-ankle residency at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Bowen was exposed to many high-level surgical procedures and was nominated chief resident during his third year.

Following his residency, Dr. Bowen went on to complete his fellowship at the prestigious Weil Foot, Ankle & Orthopedic Institute. His fellowship exposed him to even more complex surgeries, taught him valuable research skills, and introduced him to numerous high-level research publications.

Dr. Bowen works on designing new innovative products and implants for the companies with which he consults. He lectures around the country on various foot and ankle pathologies, and was also peer appointed committee member to the American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons (ACFAS). Dr Bowen is a past adjunct faculty member at RUSH Medical Center Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program in Chicago, IL.

Dr. Bowen enjoys treating professional and serious amateur athletes, as well as "weekend warrior" athletes and is very much interested in the diagnosis and treatment of ankle conditions. In his spare time, Dr. Bowen is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

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