Alan Drake Bowles Edwards
Bettendorf,Iowa
Summary
Accomplished Orthopedic Surgeon at ORA Orthopedics, specializing in arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement. Expert in surgical planning and imaging interpretation, I enhance patient outcomes through tailored treatment strategies and effective communication. Committed to refining recovery trajectories, I leverage my skills to achieve optimal results in complex orthopedic cases.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Surgeon
ORA Orthopedics
Bettendorf, Iowa
08.2021 - Current
- Applied minimally invasive surgical techniques and arthroscopic skills to treat patients with fractures, arthroplasty, rotator cuff repairs, ligament reconstructions, and other health issues.
- Performed orthopedic surgeries for bone, joint, and sports injury cases at Ora Orthopedics.
- Supported patient evaluations and developed tailored surgical treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes within orthopedic clinic workflows.
- Reviewed imaging and lab results to help guide operative decisions.
- Worked with anesthesiology, nursing, and therapy teams during surgical care.
- Managed postoperative follow-up and refined treatment plans to improve recovery trajectories in outpatient practice.
- Conducted preoperative consultations and clearly communicated procedures to patients and families, ensuring informed consent and understanding.
Education
Fellowship - Hand and Upper Extremity
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY07-2021
Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
MSU Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan01-2020
M.D. -
Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA05-2015
Bachelor's of Science (BS) - Athletic Training
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa01-2011
Skills
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Joint replacement
- Fracture fixation
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Surgical planning
- Preoperative assessment
- Imaging interpretation
Certification
- Illinois and Iowa State medical license 2021-Current
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon- ABOS 2023-Current
- US DEA prescriber license
- Board Certified and State Licensed Athletic Trainer May 2011-2015
Honors & Awards
1 st place Grand Rapids City Wide Medical Research Day: Orthopaedic podium presentation. 03/2018 (Cost Effectiveness of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients)., 5 th Place Iowa Medical Society Annual Meeting Poster Presentation 4/2014 (TT-TG vs. Modified LPE for Determination of Tibial Tubercle Transfer Distance in Fulkerson Osteotomy Procedures), Valedictorian University of Iowa Athletic Training Class 2011 5/2011, Third Year Crowley Award 5/2011, William Larry Sayles Award 5/2011, Second Year Albright Award 5/2010, John G. Strief Award 5/2009
Volunteer Experience
- Mobile Clinic, Free medicine clinic for the underprivileged organized and run by medical students in the greater Iowa City area., 2013-08, 2015, Free medicine clinic for the underprivileged organized and run by medical students in the greater Iowa City area. August 2013- 2015.
- Iowa City VA Health Care Systems, 2011, 2011, Greeted veterans and provided refreshments for those waiting for appointments 2011.
- Medicus, mentoring, 2011, 2015, Medicus mentoring 2011-2015
Extracurricular Activities
- BBQ
- Bike ridding
- Cooking
- Home improvement projects
Affiliations
- Osteon Board member October 2023- Current
- QCASC Board member October 2023- Current
- ORA Board of directors 2024- current
- ORA Board Secretary 2026
Bibliography
- 1. Bowles Edwards AD, Albright JP, et al. Correlation of Radiographic Patellofemoral Indices with Tibial Tubercle Transfer Distance in Fulkerson Osteotomy Procedures. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal (2014)
- A. Podium Presentation: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Medical Student Research Day (August 2012) Iowa City, Iowa.
- 2. Bowles Edwards AD, Albright JA et al. TT-TG vs. Modified LPE for Determination of Tibial Tubercle Transfer Distance in Fulkerson Osteotomy Procedures. Knee PMID: 27184882
- A. Poster Presentation: James F. Jakobsen Graduate Student Conference (March 2014) Iowa City, Iowa.
- B. Poster Presentation: Annual Meeting of the Iowa Medical Society (April 2014) Des Moines, IA, April 2014. 5 th place presentation Award.
- C. Podium Presentation: Mid America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting (April 2015) Hilton Head, South Carolina.
- 3. Bowles Edwards AD, Albright JP et al. Use of Both On-Field Physical Exam and Survey to Characterize Youth Pitchers Likely To Underreport Injuries.
- A. Podium Presentation: Mid America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting (April 2015) Hilton Head, South Carolina
- 4. Bowles Edwards AD, Albright JP et al. The Value of Physical Examination in Conjunction with a Survey for Identifying Youth Pitchers with Arm Pain. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal PMID:22096432
- A. Podium Presentation: Iowa Athletic Training Senior Student Research Day (April 2011) Iowa City, Iowa.
- 5. Bowles Edwards AD, Albright JP et al. Functional Outcomes of MPFL Reconstruction vs. Graft Tissue Placement. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. (2014)
- A. Poster Presentation: MidAmerican Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference (April 2013) Amelia Island, Florida.
- 6. Bowles Edwards AD, Menge TA et al. Factors Used by Program Directors to Select Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Fellows.
- A. Poster presented at MAOA annual meeting in March 2017
- 7. Bowles Edwards AD, Endres TJ et al. Cost Effectiveness of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Geriatric Hip Fractures Patients.
- A. Podium presentation GRMEP research day 2016
- B. Podium presentation OTA annual meeting 2016
- C. Podium presentation MAOA annual meeting 2017
- D. Poster presentation AAOS academy annual meeting 2018
- E. Podium presentation GRMEP research day 2018 (1 st place Orthopaedic Podium
- A. Podium presentation AAOS 2019
Research & Laboratory Experience
- Student Researcher; Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics . John Albright MD [2010]-[2015]
- 2012 NIH funded research fellowship
- Youth pitching study in conjunction with major league baseball and patella instability.
Leadership Experience
- Class president Iowa Athletic Training 2009-2011
- Attended executive education committee meetings
- Actively participated in interviews for selection of students in to the program
- Putting together the annual department clothing order
- Program representative at American Orthopedic Association emerging leaders forum June 2019
Timeline
Orthopedic Surgeon
ORA Orthopedics
08.2021 - Current
Fellowship - Hand and Upper Extremity
University of Buffalo
Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
MSU Spectrum Health
M.D. -
Carver College of Medicine
Bachelor's of Science (BS) - Athletic Training
University of Iowa