When it came to choosing a career, Eric Bowman, DO, was torn between becoming a teacher or a physician. Ultimately, he realized that a medical career would fulfill his passion for teaching families and future physicians while also giving him the opportunity to help patients.

"I love working with athletes and being a part of the team that gets them back to doing what they love," says Dr. Bowman, who is a sports medicine doctor with specialties in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), fractures and concussions. "Giving patients that final clearance is such an amazing moment for them and their families."

A former athlete himself, Dr. Bowman has a background in osteopathic medicine, which inspires him to treat patients in a holistic fashion - focusing on body, mind and spirit. He regularly uses OMT, a hands-on technique of diagnosing, treating, and preventing injury or illness in the bones, muscles and joints.

Dr. Bowman, a native of Ohio, joined Phoenix Children's to become director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, and as a bonus, to escape the cold weather of his home state.

In his free time, Dr. Bowman enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. They are avid hikers and campers and also love traveling throughout the country to participate in half marathons.