William Barrett Bowlin MD
Orthopedist
920 Stanton L Young Blvd # Wp-1380 Oklahoma City OK, 73104About
Dr. William Bowlin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Bowlin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Bowlin 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.
Education and Training
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 2014
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American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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How long does it take to feel good after hip replacement?
The hip pain from osteoarthritis resolves immediately after surgery; however, the soreness and weakness from a hip replacement typically resides around 4-6 weeks. An anterior approach may provide a slightly quicker recover with less postoperative precautions. People usually return to driving at 2-4 weeks once they feel safe and no longer taking narcotic pain medications. READ MORE
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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. William Barrett Bowlin, who serves patients in San Angelo and Big Spring, Texas.
Dr. Bowlin is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who is licensed to practice medicine in Texas. He sees patients at Shannon Clinic Jackson & Shannon Clinic Big Spring.
“Our mission is to provide our patients with the most compassionate and efficient service while ensuring the highest quality care. We have been caring for West Texans for more than 85 years and are proud to be the largest locally based healthcare provider for the Concho Valley and surrounding region” as stated on the website of Shannon Medical Center.
Educated in the United States, Dr. Bowlin graduated with his undergraduate degree from Angelo State University in Texas. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
Furthering his training, he performed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and his fellowship at Lake Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
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