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Overall rating
4.00
About Dr. Robert Owen
Dr. Robert Owen was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Biology and History, received a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research grant, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude with highest honors. He was then awarded a national research scholarship to work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the anthrax virus. After completing his research, he attended Emory University School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society and received the Ralph Cohen Anatomy Award, given to the student with the highest achievement in surgical anatomy.
Dr. Owen completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, which is consistently ranked as one of the top orthopedic surgery residency programs in the United States. During his time there, he received both the Resident Teaching Award and the Consultant of the Year Award. Following residency, he was awarded an orthopedic spine surgery fellowship at the prestigious University of Utah Spine Program, one of the most selective spine fellowships in the country.
Dr. Owen has authored multiple research publications and book chapters and has presented on the local, regional, and national level, including publications in the leading orthopedic spine journals, Spine and The Spine Journal. He received the Best Clinical Research Award from the national AO Spine Organization during his fellowship for his work on preoperative spine blocks. He also serves as a scientific reviewer for the Global Spine Journal.
Areas of interest: cervical and lumbar disc herniations, cervical spinal stenosis, lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy, adult degenerative scoliosis, acquired flatback, degenerative disc disease, spine fractures, spine tumors and metastatic disease of the spine.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Spinal fusion
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Office locations
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - Emory University, Doctor of Medicine
- Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor's)
- Washington University in St. Louis, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- The University of Utah (Fellowship)
Professional memberships
- North American Spine Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Utah Medical Association
Awards and publications
- Named Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
- Resident Teaching Award
- Consultant of the Year Award
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1073927091
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Overall rating
4.00
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What practice does Dr. Robert Owen work with?
Dr. Robert Owen works with Peachtree Orthopedics.
Where is Dr. Robert Owen's office located?
Dr. Robert Owen has 2 office locations, including in Alpharetta and Cumming, view full addresses on Dr. Owen's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Owen have?
Dr. Robert Owen is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Robert Owen?
Dr. Robert Owen frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Owen on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Robert Owen speak?
Dr. Robert Owen speaks English.