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Director, Center for Sports Medicine
Dr. Richard Bowen is the Director of Clinical Operations, Center for Sports Medicine at Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, and the Co-Director, Scoliosis Center at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children.
Dr. Bowen provides specialized orthopedic care for pediatric patients at Luskin Orthoapedic Institute for Children and the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. Bowen received his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine and completed his clinical fellowships at Children’s Orthoapedics of Atlanta / Scottish Rite Hospital (Pediatric Orthopaedic and Spinal Deformity Surgery) and Kaiser-Orange County Medical Center (Orthopedic Sports Medicine).
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004-presen
Subspecialty Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2011-present
UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996-2001
UCLA School of Medicine, 1991-1995
Orthopaedic Research Fellowship, UCLA Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1997-1998
Pediatric Orthopaedic and Spinal Deformity Surgery, Children’s Orthopedics of Atlanta / Scottish Rite Hospital, 2001-2002
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Kaiser-Orange County Medical Center, 4/2010 – 7/2010
UCLA Department of General Surgery, 1995-1996
Clinical Professor, Clinical X Series, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2009–present
Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2014-present
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 2004–present
Fellow, American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), 2014-presen
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), 2006–present
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), 2002–present
LuskinOIC's award-winning doctors and support teams create personalized treatment plans based on each child's unique needs.
Knowing When to Seek Care for Your Child: A Guide from LuskinOIC
As a parent, your top priority is keeping your child safe and healthy. But when your child is sick or injured, it can be hard to know what level of care they need. Should you call your pediatrician, visit urgent care, or head straight to the emergency department?
For non-emergencies, your child’s pediatrician or a pediatric urgent care center is often the best place to start. If your child’s doctor isn’t available—such as during evenings or weekends—urgent care can provide fast, effective treatment. Contact your pediatrician or visit urgent care if your child has:
You may also have access to virtual urgent care for non-emergency issues, allowing your child to be seen by a provider from home. Check if pediatric virtual urgent care services are available in your area.
If your child is seriously injured or ill—especially if the condition may be life-threatening or needs immediate attention—take them to the emergency department (ED). Seek emergency care if your child:
Your child’s health matters. When in doubt, trust your instincts—and don’t hesitate to seek care. LuskinOIC is here to support your family with trusted pediatric expertise every step of the way.