Dr. Brett D. Owens is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon. He specializes in arthroscopic repair of sports-related injuries as well as complex knee and shoulder reconstructions.
Dr. Brett D. Owens is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon. He specializes in arthroscopic repair of sports-related injuries as well as complex knee and shoulder reconstructions.
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Dr. Owens was really kind and made me feel comfortable! He did a thorough assessment and provided clear next steps.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
While he knows his stuff and I’ve had good experience with him in the past, I felt he had one foot out the door during my appointment and I wasn’t given ample time to ask questions. Left feeling frustrated.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Owens said Annetta are the Best. They are always on time, friendly and professional. I recommend Dr. Owen‘s and his team anytime.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Great, informative, knew his stuff and great easy going demeanor. Patiently answered our questions. Good experience
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Excellent. Knowledgeable physician particularly when it comes to connective tissue disorders and attentive towards patient.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Phenomenal surgeon!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Great Surgeon with amazing bedside manner a true great at what he does very kind and caring
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very friendly. Explained issues thoroughly and answered all of my questions. Made me feel comfortable with next steps.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Dr. Owens is friendly, respectful and very experienced in his practice. I am confident being a patient of Dr. Owens and highly recommend him!
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Awesome Doctor
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
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University Orthopedics - Kettle Point
1 Kettle Point Ave #1 East Providence, RI 02914
Dr. Brett D. Owens is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, specializing in arthroscopic repair of sports-related injuries as well as complex knee and shoulder reconstructions. A Rhode Island native, he was recruited to University Orthopedics after serving as the Chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Keller Army Hospital at West Point, NY, where he cared for soldiers and cadets at the United States Military Academy and was Team Physician for the Army lacrosse, rugby, and football teams. While deployed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, LTC Owens served as Chief of Orthopedics at the 86th Combat Support Hospital.
Dr. Owens serves as Director of the Rhode Island Cartilage Repair Center, the Director of Sports Medicine at Miriam Hospital, and Director of Sports Medicine Research at Brown. He is currently Team Physician for Brown University and the Providence Bruins. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine. He also serves as Associate Editor for the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Owens was named by fellow orthopedists in Orthopedics This Week as one of the “Top 28 North American Knee Surgeons” in 2014. He has published over 200 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, given over 300 national or international presentations, edited 3 textbooks on orthopedic injuries. His research has garnered 5 major awards from the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Owens was really kind and made me feel comfortable! He did a thorough assessment and provided clear next steps.
While he knows his stuff and I’ve had good experience with him in the past, I felt he had one foot out the door during my appointment and I wasn’t given ample time to ask questions. Left feeling frustrated.
Dr Owens said Annetta are the Best. They are always on time, friendly and professional. I recommend Dr. Owen‘s and his team anytime.
Great, informative, knew his stuff and great easy going demeanor. Patiently answered our questions. Good experience
Excellent. Knowledgeable physician particularly when it comes to connective tissue disorders and attentive towards patient.
Phenomenal surgeon!
Great Surgeon with amazing bedside manner a true great at what he does very kind and caring
Very friendly. Explained issues thoroughly and answered all of my questions. Made me feel comfortable with next steps.
Dr. Owens is friendly, respectful and very experienced in his practice. I am confident being a patient of Dr. Owens and highly recommend him!
Awesome Doctor