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Robert Billow, DO, FAOCPMR
Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
Island Sports & Spine
2511 M Avenue, Suite C
Anacortes, WA 98221
P: 360.299.4929
F: 360.299.4930
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I specialize in sports and spine non-surgical, orthopedic care. Through non-surgical approaches, I strive to restore my patients' function so that they are able to return to an active lifestyle. Through my Mayo Clinic training, I implore the three shields of the Mayo Clinic Principals: Patient Care, Education and Research.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
University of Colorado, Boulder
Medical School
Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Mayo Clinic
Professional Memberships
American Medical Association
-Previous recipient of the AMA Physician Recognition Award
Spine Intervention Society
American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
-Past President
-Oral Board Examiner
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
National Instructor of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Techniques/Interventions
Published Articles: JAMA and Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Meet the Provider
Hello, I’m Dr. Billow
I have been providing care as a resident of Anacortes and Skagit County since 2001. I enjoy all outside activities to include hiking, mountain biking and boating in the PNW with family and friends.
Patient Testimonials
"No smile. No bed side manner. Cold as ice. Never "discusses" issues. Never tells me what procedure is going g to be."
"He is very good at what he does. But is unresponsive to questions a lot of the time"
"Dr. Billows - not much eye contact and poor bedside manner. Very abrupt."
"Of course I would recommend Island Sports & Spine, and have done so."
Featured Patient Testimonial
“Of course I would recommend Island Sports & Spine, and have done so.”