Summary

Dr. Alpana Gowda specializes in surgery and brings 26 years of medical experience to patient care. They completed medical school at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and continued training with a residency at Ohio State University Hospital. Dr. Gowda is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Gowda practices at VA Palo Alto Health Care System with locations in Redwood City and San Jose, California. They have particular expertise in treating back pain across different age groups, including specialized care for back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. Their approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing such as nerve studies and electromyograms, along with treatment options like physical therapy and strength training programs. Patients have given Dr. Gowda an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 26 years of experience
  • 57 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ohio State University Hospital
  • 24 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Alpana Gowda has 2 locations

Dr. Alpana Gowda

450 Broadway StRedwood City, CA 94063

Dr. Alpana Gowda

2589 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
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26 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Redwood City , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alpana Gowda

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alpana Gowda has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alpana Gowda has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • General Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ohio State University Hospital

Medical School

Wright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Dr. Alpana Gowda's office is located at 450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA, 94063.
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Dr. Alpana Gowda speaks English and Spanish.

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