Deborah Mowery, MD

bio

Dr. Mowery is a physician in the physical medicine and rehabilitation department.

Special Interests: Interdisciplinary clinics for cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele and other complicated medical conditions, spinal cord injury, inpatient rehabilitation.

education and training

medical school: Yale University School of Medicine
residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati
fellowship: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center
board certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

publications and presentations

Kim CT, Wilson J, Mowery D. Delayed Diagnosis of Cervical Anterior Cord Syndrome in a Child with Combined Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report. [Poster] American Academy of PM&R Annual Assembly, New Oleans, Lousiana. October 20-23, 2016
Barcikowski J, Fitzgerald M, Jaffe A, Mowery D. Unexpected Transverse Myelitis after Dinutuximab Therapy for Relapsed Neuroblastoma: A Case Report. [Poster] American Academy of PM&R Annual Assembly, New Oleans, Lousiana. October 20-23, 2016
“Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Road to Rehabilitation” – Invited Lecturer 2016 John M Templeton Jr. Pediatric Trauma Symposium Philadelphia, PA March 2016
Mowery D, Nagy J, Winslow A, Wilczewski C, Adams L, Roach MJ, Mejia M, Nemunaitis G. Observations between Neurological Level of Injury and Manual Wheelchair Pushrim Force. [Poster] 2012 ASIA 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado. April 19-21, 2012
Kaplan DE (Mowery DE), Beninga A, Blevins A. Acute Drop in Prealbumin Associated with Progression from Stage II to Stage IV Sacral Decubitus Ulcer in a Patient with Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report. [Poster] American Academy of PM&R Annual Assembly, Orlando, Florida, November 2011
Kaplan DE (Mowery DE), Gayan J, Ahn J, Won TW, Pauls D, Olson RK, DeFries JC, Wood F, Pennington BF, Page GP, Smith SD, Gruen JR. Evidence for linkage and association with reading disability on 6p21.3-22. American Journal of Human Genetics. 2002; 70(5): 1287-98
“The Infant and Effects of Parental Presence in the Operating Room During Induction of Anesthesia; A Thesis Submitted to the Yale University School of Medicine In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine” Yale Center for the Advancement of Perioperative Health, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, 2007

awards, honors and organizations

Member, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation was a natural fit for me. Before I became a doctor, I had the opportunity to be a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs and to coach a junior wheelchair sports team. I worked closely with families of children with special needs to advocate for their medical and educational needs. In those roles as a camp counselor, a coach, an advocate and a friend, I became aware of PM&R as a specialty and how important it is to have a physician dedicated to the care of children with special health care needs. I truly enjoy helping children of all abilities reach their maximum potential.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

My family is one of the most important things to me. When I came to Dayton Children’s I immediately knew that my family and my children would be important to them too. I am proud to be a part of the Dayton Children’s team, to care for other families in the community in which I live.

Dayton Children's is special because...

Dayton Children’s strives to provide the best and most comprehensive care for the children and families in and around the greater Dayton area.

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05/22/25

Awesome! Extraordinary in all areas of professionalism, compassion, care, knowledge, practice and understanding.

04/09/25

As always Dr Mowery excellent care and shows genuine concern and interest in her patient

04/07/25

Dr Mowery is a wonderful doctor. She takes the time to listen to my daughter and address all her concerns. After her injury, my daughter needs a lot of reassurance. Dr. Mowery is always so patient and kind.

03/12/25

Dr, Mowery and team are wonderful. Not only does Dr. Mowery address the appointment need but provides suggestions/recommendations that are also beneficial to her patient. During our visit she made a referral for additional therapy, offered suggestions for our current wheelchair, and even showed examples on the computer of additional products we could use at home. She addressed my daughter and took time with our family. We are so very grateful that we can continue to bring our daughter to DCH for continued specialist appointments even though she is now over 18. We love Dr. Mowery and Gogi Kumar!

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