S. Blake Dowdle, MD
Specialty
Surgical Treatment of Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, & Knee, Total Joint Replacement of the Hip & Knee
As a physician with Slocum Orthopedics, I specialize in the surgical treatment of pediatric, adolescent, and adult sports injuries, primarily of the hip and knee.
After receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Utah, I obtained my medical degree and went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency with The University of Iowa's Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation College of Medicine. Continuing my education, I returned to the University of Utah to complete my fellowship in joint preservation and sports medicine.
Through my experience, I have had the opportunity to care for professional athletes from all over the world as the team doctor for the NBA's Utah Jazz team and the University of Utah's football program.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 2019 – 2020
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, 2014 – 2019
- Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, Medical Doctorate, 2014
- Undergraduate: The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Undergraduate Degree in Exercise Physiology, 2009
Credentials
- Published over 20 peer reviewed articles
- Cared for professional athletes from all over the world
- Served as a team doctor for the Utah Jazz, University of Utah Football program
