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Andrew Kowal, MD, Anesthesiology, Burlington, MA

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Anesthesiology Burlington, MA

Addiction Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Pain Medicine

Assistant Clinical Professor, Anesthesiology, Tufts Medical Center

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  • Office

    41 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01805
    Phone+1 781-744-8000
    Fax+1 781-744-5624

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pain Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumChief Residency, Anesthesiology, 1995 - 1996
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Anesthesiology, 1993 - 1996
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1992
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2020
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1998 - 2017
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License Active through 2012
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2013
  • “Boston’s Top Doctors” list, Pain Medicine Consumers’ Checkbook, 2007, 2011
  • Top National Physicians List, Pain Medicine US News & World Report, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • “A framework for fibromyalgia management for primary care providers”  
    Arnold LM, Clauw DJ, Dunegan LJ, Turk DC, Kowal AG; FibroCollaborative, Mayo Clin Proc, 5/1/2012
  • “Improving the Recognition and Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia”  
    Arnold LM, Clauw DJ……Kowal AG et al, Mayo Clin Proc, 5/1/2011
  • "Drug Utilization Review of Pregabalin and Concomitant Medications"  
    A. Kowal, MD1, V. Zajac, RN-BC, CRRN1, C. Moffitt, PharmD2, American Academy of Pain Management, 19th Annual Clinical Meeting, 9/8/2008
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Abstracts/Posters

  • “The Effect of Iohexol on the Onset Time and Intensity of Lumbar Sympathetic Blockade”
    Kowal AG, with Srinivasa Raja, M.D. as advisor, Study at Johns Hopkins, presented at ASA, 1/1/1999
  • “Halothane Effects on Intracellular Calcium Pools in Cultured Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells”
    Szocik JF, Kowal AG, Knight PR, ASA meeting, 9/1/1989
  • “Effects of Halothane on Intracellular Calcium Homeostasis in Cultured Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells”
    Szocik JF, Sheth N, Kowal AG, Knight PR, FASEB Meeting, 1/1/1989

Lectures

  • “Neuropathic Pain” 
    Newton, MA - 5/1/2011
  • “The Management of Pain and Addiction in Primary Care” 
    Detroit, MI - 5/1/2011
  • “To Opiate or Not to Opiate” 
    Lowell, MA - 4/1/2011
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Other

  • “Halothane: Its Effect on Rat” Neutrophil Calcium Homeostasis 
    Kowal AG, Knight PR, RPI research thesis
    Folsom Library, Troy, NY - 1/1/1990
  • Projects studying the effects of volatile anesthetics on intracellular calcium homeostasis. 
    Kowal AG, Paul R. Knight, M.D., PhD, and James Szocik, M.D., Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan School of Medicine
    1/1/1989

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Ukrainian, Polish