GwendolynAnnSowaMDPhD
Physical Medicine/Rehab • Pittsburgh, PAProfessor and Chair, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Office
3471 5th Ave
Ste 1103
Pittsburgh, PA 15213Phone+1 412-648-6848Fax+1 412-692-4410
Summary
- I am a board certified physiatrist and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UPMC. My current research interests include the biology of intervertebral disc degeneration and methods of treatment, including motion based therapies, and investigations into the inflammatory pathways and mechanobiology of musculoskeletal tissues. Additionally, I'm also interested in the examination of the utility of serum biomarkers as markers of disease activity and mechanism in patients with degenerative diseases.
Education & Training
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2001 - 2004
Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2000, M.D.- University of WisconsinPh.D., Biochemistry, 1993 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2006- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
Clinical Trials
- Effects of Metformin on Low Back Pain Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 07
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 106 citationsSystemic clearance of p16INK4a -positive senescent cells mitigates age-associated intervertebral disc degenerationPrashanti Patil, Qing Dong, Dong Wang, Jianhui Chang, Christopher D. Wiley
Aging Cell. 2019-06-01 - 4 citationsProcesses and Outcomes from a Medical Student Research Training Program in Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine.Brad E. Dicianno, Ronald M. Glick, Gwendolyn Sowa, Michael L. Boninger
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2016-10-01 - 1 citationsChallenges and opportunities for omics-based precision medicine in chronic low back pain.Ayesha Firdous, Vanathi Gopalakrishnan, Nam Vo, Gwendolyn Sowa
European Spine Journal. 2022-12-24
Journal Articles
- Risk Factors Associated with Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain in US Patients Seeking Primary CareMichael J Schneider, Gwendolyn A Sowa, Gerard P Brennan, Robert B Saper, JAMA Network Open
Press Mentions
Enhancing Rehabilitation MedicineApril 28th, 2023- How UPMC Mercy Pavilion Plans to Treat Numerous Vision-Related ConditionsApril 20th, 2023
- These Doctors Will Lead Convergence of Eye Care and Rehab at UPMC Mercy PavilionApril 19th, 2023
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Grant Support
- Alternative Treatments For DISC Degeneration: Effects On Matrix HomeostasisNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2009–2012
- Investigation Into The Mechanism Of Symptom Relief With Forward Flexion In OlderNational Institute On Aging2009
- Interaction Of Mechanical And Inflammatory Signals In DISC Matrix PreservationNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2008–2009
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