
Meet David M. Rowley, MD
Dr. Dave Rowley is an orthopedic surgeon based in Logan, Utah, specializing in sports medicine with a focus on shoulder and knee surgery. Originally from Arizona, he grew up with a love for the outdoors and sports—which, combined with personal experience receiving orthopedic care after multiple injuries, inspired his path to medicine. Dr. Rowley earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, completed a five-year orthopedic residency at the University of Texas in San Antonio, Texas, and pursued a sports medicine fellowship at the Minnesota Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Institute, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dedicated to patient-centered care, Dr. Rowley works closely with individuals to understand their goals and strives to provide the most effective, least invasive treatment possible. He finds deep fulfillment in helping patients regain lost function and return to the activities that bring their lives meaning.
Specialties
Shoulder: AC Joint
Dr. Dave Rowley talks about his preferred method for AC reconstruction.
Shoulder: Biceps Tenodesis
Dr. Dave Rowley describes his technique for biceps tenodesis repair.
Shoulder: Labrum
Dr. Dave Rowley explains his approach to shoulder instability surgery, focusing on minimizing recurrence.
Shoulder: RCR
Dr. Dave Rowley explains how rotator cuff tears develop and how modern arthroscopic techniques lead to faster recovery.
Shoulder: Total Shoulder
Dr. Dave Rowley explains when shoulder preservation isn’t possible and a replacement becomes necessary.
Knee: ACL
Dr. Dave Rowley discusses personalized ACL reconstruction strategies and ways to protect grafts during recovery.
Knee: Meniscus
Dr. Dave Rowley shares his multi-technique approach to meniscus repair and methods to support healing and recovery.
Knee: MPFL
Dr. Dave Rowley breaks down the precision needed for patella tracking and MPFL success.
Knee: Osteoarthritis
Dr. Dave Rowley explains non-surgical treatment options for knee osteoarthritis and highlights new techniques for repairing cartilage damage.