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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Medical Education: UCLA David Geffen School Of Medicine Registrar (1985) CA
- Residency: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (1990) CA
- Internship: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (1986) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (1992)
Honors & Awards
- Landstuhl Distinguished Visiting Scholar, United States Department of Defense (May, 2010)
Memberships
- President, Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (OTC) International (2018 - 2019)
- President, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society of North America (2006 - 2007)
- President, Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma (2013 - 2016)
Administrative Appointments
- Unit Based Medical Director, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2016 - 2019)
Publications
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Assessment of Compromised Fracture Healing
Bishop, J. A., Palanca, A. A., Bellino, M. J., & Lowenberg, D. W. (2012). Assessment of Compromised Fracture Healing. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 20(5), 273–82. -
Long-term results and costs of muscle flap coverage with Ilizarov bone transport in lower limb salvage.
Lowenberg, D. W., Buntic, R. F., Buncke, G. M., & Parrett, B. M. (2013). Long-term results and costs of muscle flap coverage with Ilizarov bone transport in lower limb salvage. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 27(10), 576–81. -
Temporal Trends in the Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Hip Fracture in Older Patients Initiating Dialysis in the United States
Nair, S. S., Mitani, A. A., Goldstein, B. A., Chertow, G. M., Lowenberg, D. W., & Winkelmayer, W. C. (2013). Temporal Trends in the Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Hip Fracture in Older Patients Initiating Dialysis in the United States. CLINICAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY, 8(8), 1336–42. -
Temporal trends in the incidence, treatment and outcomes of hip fracture after first kidney transplantation in the United States.
Sukumaran Nair, S., Lenihan, C. R., Montez-Rath, M. E., Lowenberg, D. W., Chertow, G. M., & Winkelmayer, W. C. (2014). Temporal trends in the incidence, treatment and outcomes of hip fracture after first kidney transplantation in the United States. American Journal of Transplantation , 14(4), 943–51. -
Principles of Tibial Fracture Management with Circular External Fixation
Lowenberg, D. W., Githens, M., & Boone, C. (2014). Principles of Tibial Fracture Management with Circular External Fixation. ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 45(2), 191-? -
Malignant Transformation in Chronic Osteomyelitis: Recognition and Principles of Management
Panteli, M., Puttaswamaiah, R., Lowenberg, D. W., & Giannoudis, P. V. (2014). Malignant Transformation in Chronic Osteomyelitis: Recognition and Principles of Management. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 22(9), 586–94. -
Advances in the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal infections.
Lowenberg, D. W., Watson, J. T., & Levin, L. S. (2015). Advances in the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal infections. Instructional Course Lectures, 64, 37–49. -
A Clinical Perspective on Musculoskeletal Infection Treatment Strategies and Challenges
Shirwaiker, R. A., Springer, B. D., Spangehl, M. J., Garrigues, G. E., Lowenberg, D. W., Garras, D. N., … Pottinger, P. S. (2015). A Clinical Perspective on Musculoskeletal Infection Treatment Strategies and Challenges. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 23, S44–S54. -
Unstable Proximal Femur Fractures Treated With Proximal Femoral Locking Plates: A Retrospective, Multicenter Study of 111 Cases.
Collinge, C. A., Hymes, R., Archdeacon, M., Streubel, P., Obremskey, W., Weber, T., … Lowenberg, D. (2016). Unstable Proximal Femur Fractures Treated With Proximal Femoral Locking Plates: A Retrospective, Multicenter Study of 111 Cases. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 30(9), 489–95. -
Fracture Healing Adjuncts-The World's Perspective on What Works
Giannoudis, P., Krettek, C., Lowenberg, D. W., Tosounidis, T., & Borrelli, J. (2018). Fracture Healing Adjuncts-The World's Perspective on What Works. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 32, S43–S47. -
A Technotheoretical Approach to the Management of Osteomyelitis
Lowenberg, D. W. (2015). A Technotheoretical Approach to the Management of Osteomyelitis. TECHNIQUES IN ORTHOPAEDICS, 30(4), 209–14. -
In Memorium: George Cierny, MD - Modern Father of Osteomyelitis Surgery
Lowenberg, D. W. (2015). In Memorium: George Cierny, MD - Modern Father of Osteomyelitis Surgery. TECHNIQUES IN ORTHOPAEDICS, 30(4), 207–8. -
Complex Limb Reconstruction With Simultaneous Muscle Transfer and Circular External Fixation
Lowenberg, D. W., & Githens, M. (2015). Complex Limb Reconstruction With Simultaneous Muscle Transfer and Circular External Fixation. TECHNIQUES IN ORTHOPAEDICS, 30(3), 156–60. -
Cement Arthrodesis of the Knee with a Custom Long Recon Nail After Failed Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique and Results.
Lowenberg, D. W., DeBaun, M. R., & Goodman, S. B. (2018). Cement Arthrodesis of the Knee with a Custom Long Recon Nail After Failed Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique and Results. . The Open Orthopaedics Journal, December(1). -
Proper Understanding and Usage of Antibiotics in Musculoskeletal Infections
Lowenberg, D. W., & Parvizi, J. (2018). Proper Understanding and Usage of Antibiotics in Musculoskeletal Infections. Instr Course Lect. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 67. -
Effect of Electron Beam Sterilization on Three-Dimensional-Printed Polycaprolactone/Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
Bruyas, A., Moeinzadeh, S., Kim, S., Lowenberg, D. W., & Yang, Y. P. (2019). Effect of Electron Beam Sterilization on Three-Dimensional-Printed Polycaprolactone/Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A, 25(3-4), 248–56. -
Newer perspectives in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: A preliminary outcome report.
Lowenberg, D. W., DeBaun, M., & Suh, G. A. (2019). Newer perspectives in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: A preliminary outcome report. Injury. -
Pain management in the orthopaedic trauma patient: Non-opioid solutions.
Gessner, D. M., Horn, J.-L. L., & Lowenberg, D. W. (2019). Pain management in the orthopaedic trauma patient: Non-opioid solutions. Injury. -
Newer perspectives in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: A preliminary outcome report
Lowenberg, D. W., DeBaun, M., & Suh, G. A. (2019). Newer perspectives in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: A preliminary outcome report. INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 50, S56–S61. -
Proper Use of Antibiotic Agents in the Management of Musculoskeletal Infection.
Lowenberg, D. W., Goel, R., & Parvizi, J. (2018). Proper Use of Antibiotic Agents in the Management of Musculoskeletal Infection. Instructional Course Lectures, 67, 543–54. -
Newer Perspectives In the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis: A Preliminary Outcome Report.
Lowenberg, D. W., DeBaun, M., & Suh, G. A. (2019). Newer Perspectives In the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis: A Preliminary Outcome Report. Injury. -
Influence of fracture obliquity and interlocking nail screw configuration on interfragmentary motion in distal metaphyseal tibia fractures.
Lowenberg, D. W., DeBaun, M. R., Sox-Harris, A., & Behn, A. (2019). Influence of fracture obliquity and interlocking nail screw configuration on interfragmentary motion in distal metaphyseal tibia fractures. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology : Orthopedie Traumatologie. -
Distal Tibial Fractures With or Without Articular Extension: Fixation With Circular External Fixation or Open Plating? A Personal Point of View.
Lowenberg, D. W., & Smith, R. M. (2019). Distal Tibial Fractures With or Without Articular Extension: Fixation With Circular External Fixation or Open Plating? A Personal Point of View. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 33 Suppl 8, S7–S13. -
Interlocking screw configuration influences distal tibial fracture stability in torsional loading after intramedullary nailing.
Lowenberg, D. W., DeBaun, M. R., Behn, A., & Sox-Harris, A. (2020). Interlocking screw configuration influences distal tibial fracture stability in torsional loading after intramedullary nailing. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology : Orthopedie Traumatologie. -
Synthetic bone tissue engineering graft substitutes: What is the future?
Valtanen, R. S., Yang, Y. P., Gurtner, G. C., Maloney, W. J., & Lowenberg, D. W. (2020). Synthetic bone tissue engineering graft substitutes: What is the future? Injury. -
Pain management in the orthopaedic trauma patient: Non-opioid solutions
Gessner, D. M., Horn, J.-L., & Lowenberg, D. W. (2020). Pain management in the orthopaedic trauma patient: Non-opioid solutions. INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED, 51, S28–S36. -
Tolerant Small-colony Variants Form Prior to Resistance Within a Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Based on Antibiotic Selective Pressure.
Manasherob, R., Mooney, J. A., Lowenberg, D. W., Bollyky, P. L., & Amanatullah, D. F. (2021). Tolerant Small-colony Variants Form Prior to Resistance Within a Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Based on Antibiotic Selective Pressure. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. -
Congenital internal rotation deformity of the distal femur presenting as patellofemoral instability and pain
Zhang, X., Attenello, J., Safran, M. R., & Lowenberg, D. W. (2019). Congenital internal rotation deformity of the distal femur presenting as patellofemoral instability and pain. JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE, 4(2), 93–97. -
Terminology of bone and joint infection.
Rupp, M., Walter, N., Baertl, S., Lang, S., Lowenberg, D. W., & Alt, V. (2021). Terminology of bone and joint infection. Bone & Joint Research, 10(11), 742–743. -
Terminology of bone and joint infection
Rupp, M., Walter, N., Baertl, S., Lang, S., Lowenberg, D. W., & Alt, V. (2021). Terminology of bone and joint infection. BONE & JOINT RESEARCH, 10(11), 742–743. -
Approach to Complex Lower Extremity Reconstruction.
Cholok, D., Saberski, E., & Lowenberg, D. W. (2022). Approach to Complex Lower Extremity Reconstruction. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 36(4), 233–242. -
Revision Rates and Associated Risk Factors after Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Walter, N., Lowenberg, D. W., Kurtz, S. M., Alt, V., Lau, E. C., & Rupp, M. (2022). Revision Rates and Associated Risk Factors after Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(24). -
Proximal humerus fractures - epidemiology, comparison of mortality rates after surgical versus non-surgical treatment, and analysis of risk factors based on Medicare registry data.
Walter, N., Szymski, D., Kurtz, S. M., Lowenberg, D. W., Alt, V., Lau, E., & Rupp, M. (2023). Proximal humerus fractures - epidemiology, comparison of mortality rates after surgical versus non-surgical treatment, and analysis of risk factors based on Medicare registry data. Bone & Joint Research, 12(2), 103–112. -
Selecting a High-dose Antibiotic-laden Cement Knee Spacer.
Hollyer, I., Ivanov, D., Kappagoda, S., Lowenberg, D. W., Goodman, S. B., & Amanatullah, D. F. (2023). Selecting a High-dose Antibiotic-laden Cement Knee Spacer. Journal of Orthopaedic Research : Official Publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. -
Femoral shaft fractures in eldery patients - An epidemiological risk analysis of incidence, mortality and complications.
Walter, N., Szymski, D., Kurtz, S. M., Alt, V., Lowenberg, D. W., Lau, E. C., & Rupp, M. (2023). Femoral shaft fractures in eldery patients - An epidemiological risk analysis of incidence, mortality and complications. Injury. -
Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly U.S. Population: A Cross-Sectional Study of Treatment Trends and Comparison of Complication Rates after Joint Replacement, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation, and Non-Surgical Management.
Walter, N., Szymski, D., Riedl, M., Kurtz, S. M., Alt, V., Lowenberg, D. W., … Rupp, M. (2023). Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly U.S. Population: A Cross-Sectional Study of Treatment Trends and Comparison of Complication Rates after Joint Replacement, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation, and Non-Surgical Management. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(10). -
Factors associated with mortality after proximal femoral fracture.
Walter, N., Szymski, D., Kurtz, S., Alt, V., Lowenberg, D. W., Lau, E., & Rupp, M. (2023). Factors associated with mortality after proximal femoral fracture. Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology : Official Journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 24(1), 31. -
Epidemiology and treatment of proximal femoral fractures in the elderly U.S. population.
Walter, N., Szymski, D., Kurtz, S. M., Lowenberg, D. W., Alt, V., Lau, E. C., & Rupp, M. (2023). Epidemiology and treatment of proximal femoral fractures in the elderly U.S. population. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 12734. -
What Are the Mortality, Infection, and Nonunion Rates After Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures in the United States?
Walter, N., Szymski, D., Kurtz, S. M., Alt, V., Lowenberg, D. W., Lau, E. C., & Rupp, M. (2023). What Are the Mortality, Infection, and Nonunion Rates After Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures in the United States? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. -
Complications and associated risk factors after surgical management of proximal femoral fractures.
Walter, N., Szymski, D., Kurtz, S. M., Lowenberg, D. W., Alt, V., Lau, E. C., & Rupp, M. (2023). Complications and associated risk factors after surgical management of proximal femoral fractures. Bone & Joint Open, 4(10), 801–807. -
Are Postoperative Complications of Joint Replacement Correlated With the Phase of the Moon? An Analysis of Data From the Medicare Registry
Walter, N., Hinterberger, T., Loew, T., Lowenberg, D. W., Alt, V., Lau, E. C., & Rupp, M. (2023). Are Postoperative Complications of Joint Replacement Correlated With the Phase of the Moon? An Analysis of Data From the Medicare Registry. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL, 120(51-52), 888–889.
Practice Locations
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Redwood City
450 Broadway Street
Redwood City , CA 94063
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Redwood City, CA
Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Service
450 Broadway Street
Redwood City , CA 94063
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Patient Reviews
(90 reviews)
Dr. Lowenburg is excellent. Wish more physicians were like him.
Great staff!
All of the staff was very attentive, courteous and friendly during my visit. Facilities were clean, organized and easy to access. Winnie, the person who helped me at the front desk was very diligent and helpful.
Everyone is very kind and helpful
Dr Lowenberg is wonderful. I couldn't be in better hands.
Dr Lowenberg is leaps prepared
Great staff, very caring
Dr. Lowenberg and his team have saved my leg, and helped get back to my pre-injury activity and comfort level. Other physicians familiar with my case and injury can not believe that I’m back to my pre injury activity which includes running. I’m truly crateful that Dr. Lowenberg agreed to take my case. He is an impeccable physician and an amazing human being!Thank you Dr. Lowenberg for everything you have done for me!
Dr Lowenberg is the best!
Dr. Lowenberg and his entire staff were awesome. Thank you!
Excellent treatment by All. Thank you!
Dr Lowenberg is a model of the highest standard of expertise and care for his patients
Everyone was very kind and efficient.
Dr Lowenberg is amazing and so is his team!
Dr. Lowenberg is the best!!
I very much appreciate the attentiveness that I receive during my appointments. Such great concern and empathy. I also like the new doctors that come along to learn! Keep it up.
i love Stanford
Words cannot express my gratitude to Stanford, Dr. Lowenberg and his team. Their, dedication, skill and caring will be remembered FOREVER!
Been visiting him for a few years, and very satisfied with him and his services!
Amazing!!!
Especially Dr.Lowenberg
Problem reviewed and treatment agreed upon.
Dr Lowenberg is a fantastic Dr As are Dr commuter Dr Skinner and all the PAs as well
Doctor Lowenberg provided the best care. He is an amazing doctor.
Excellent staff- including reception scheduling (Rachel) PA- Alan Chou- (wonderful) & of course Dr. Lowenberg a dedicated, remarkable surgeon. X-ray tech was great too.
Dr. Lowenberg is extremely knowledgeable. He does not rush through my appointment and always answers any questions that I or my husband may have.
Good experience.
You do not get better than Dr Lowenberg
Again, Dr. Lowenberg is amazing! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Dr Lowenberg is amazing. he is very empathetic and explains everything in details and very companionate
I believe Dr. Lowenberg walks on water! I came from Santa Barbara to have him do my surgery, and I am walking again because of the excellent surgical skills he possesses.
Utmost regard for Dr. Lowenberg.
Dr. Lowenberg is exceptional!
If it would not have been for Dr. Lowenberg, I would have lost my leg.
Thank you to Dr. Lowenberg for being so considerate and thoroughly talking through all my questions.
An incredibly kind, non alarming doctor. I felt reassured of his recommendations.
It was a new doctor that I had not seen before.
Dr. Lowenberg is wonderful!
I have already recommended Dr. Lowenberg to three people
I've already referred Dr. Lowenberg to a friend of mine who is injured as well.
Dr. Lowenberg is the greatest!
I have the utmost confidence in Dr. David Lowenberg.
We LOVE Dr. Lowenberg. Been with me every step of the way for the past 2 years.
I could not ask for a better physician than Dr. Lowenberg. I have become quite a challenge for him due to my femur not healing. He promised me that he would "see this through" with me and I believe him!
Very clear and concern staff. Thank you!
Dr. Lowenberg may be the first and most helpful of all the many physicians with which I have treated.
I can't say enough about how good Dr. Lowenberg is - I interviewed 5 surgeons - 1 in LA, 1 in SB & 3 in SF & chose him - experience, & telling it like it is! Plus he sits down & listens!
Very fortunate to be in the care of Dr. Lowenberg.
Dr. Lowenberg, for as brilliant and talented as he is, is very down to earth, and very encouraging.
I met with 5 other MD's before deciding on Dr. Lowenberg for my surgery. I believe he is the only one with the skill! Amazing. So much confidence in him.
Dr. Lowenberg is the best.
Dr. Lowenberg's the best. I'm grateful to have been in his care.
surgeon excellent. clinical office staff (rnps, etc) terrible.
Calm, efficient expertise - another good visit.
Dr. Lowenberg is one of the best doctors/surgeons I have ever worked with!
The care we have been receiving from Dr. Lowenberg and his team has been nothing but stellar!
Dr. Lowenbeg is great; he saved my leg; I'm very grateful to have him as my caregiver and would recommend him with out hesitation!
Dr. Lowenberg is super! Friendly, competent, concerned!
Dr. Lowenberg is thorough, friendly and he instills confidence in the procedure, my experience and understanding helped me through my ordeal -
Dr. Lowenburg's time and consultation were very much appreciated.
Dr Lowenberg changes my life I had been misdiagnosed in my home town and was in chronic pain. he quickly diagnosed the problem and thoroughly explained that it would require two major surgeries and possibly a third in the future. I am currently pain free and walking because of his diagnosis and treatment, excellent experience in office visits and hospital.
Dr. Lowenberg is a wonderful doctor. He took very good care of me. My knee replacement was a perfect success. He had to brake my leg to straighten it before inserting the prothesis. Great job!
Dr. Lowenberg was great. He explain everything I needed to know about the future surgery I need at your facility.
Dr. Lowenberg has provided excellent medical/surgical care. He quickly assessed the problem, scheduled surgery & repaired an infected/wound - bone. Highly skilled surgeon!
Dr. Lowenberg's team was excellent.
Wonderful!
I felt I was in good hands withDr. Lowenberf & his team.
Dr. Lowenberg is simply outstanding. I am a physician, 62 years old, have had more than my share of patient-physician interactions in my life - both as a provider and as a patient. Dr. Lowenberg is a role model for an outstanding physician - his expertise and his ability to communicate with clarity and compassion are all just superlative. I feel very fortunate to have had him take care of my fractures over the past several years.
Appreciated his knowledge and great sense of humor!
I consider myself very fortunate to have Dr. Lowenberg as my doctor.
I consider Dr. Lowenberg to be the world's preeminent expert in problem fractures.
Very good experience.
I am grateful for the excellent care I have received from Dr. Lowenberg, he has to be the best there is.
Dr. Lowenberg is amazing. Very skilled, knowledgable and great bedside manner. I would definitely recommend him to any family and friends.
Dr David Lowenberg is very Professional and experienced Orthopedic surgeon. I am so lucky to be under his care. i total trust and relay on his diagnosis, judgment, and treatment.
I would definitely refer Dr. Lowenberg to my friends for doing such a good job.
Always in a rush.
I have recommended Dr. Lowenberg to friends and family. He's the best! You're lucky to have him.
Was rude, impatient, arrogant, unfriendly.
My experiences here have all been good.
Dr. Lowenberg was VERY CARING and spent a long time explaining the medical problem, which was not an orthopedic problem. He was very nice and has been since seeing him in 2010!
Great experience.
I love Dr. Lowenberg. Very courteous very professional & superb @ his job.
Dr. L. is respectful, explains in easy to understand language and never makes one feel their question/s are not important.
Excellent.
Bad would not recommend.
Dr. Lowenberg takes the time and effort for my situation.
He is the best doctor ever!
Dr. David Lowenberg is my favorite dr. in the whole wide world. Very professional & very kind.
Dr. Lowenberg is an outstanding physician, in all ways.
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