Dr. Alpana R Gowda MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
15047 Los Gatos Blvd Suite 200 Los Gatos CA, 95032Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Alpana Gowda is a physiatrist practicing in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Gowda is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Gowda focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Gowda can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Wright State University / Main Campus 2000
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
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