Jeff Bowden, DO
My Specialties:
Family Medicine, Board-certifiedMy Areas of Focus:
Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Sports MedicineLanguages:
English, Interpreters available for other languagesGender:
MaleAffiliations:
Salmon Creek Medical CenterWhere I see patients
Where I see patients
Legacy Medical Group-Salmon Creek Family Medicine
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2101 N.E. 139th St., Suite 450
Vancouver, WA 98686-2325 - 360-487-4848
- 360-487-4850
- Mon., Tues. & Thurs.: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
About Me:
Dr. Bowden is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association. He cares for a full spectrum of family medicine with an emphasis on pediatrics, sports medicine, and preventative care. Outside of work, Dr. Bowden enjoys traveling, hiking, spending time with my family, sports and gardening.
Education:
Residency:
National Capital Consortium Andrews Air Force Base
Internship:
National Capital Consortium Andrews Air Force Base
Medical School:
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate:
University of Washington
Year I Started Practice:
2002
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Patient Rating
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Very pleasent
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He was very understanding in explaining my situation
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Always a professional and courteous experience. That's why I keep returning here!
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Dr Bowden has been taking care me for a long time...we have mutual respect and he's always been very kind
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Good.
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No bad experiences. Received referral to hand specialist regarding trigger finger problems.
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Outstanding service was rendered by both staff and doctor. Thank you!
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He always does a great job, that's why I go see him when I have a problem.
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Everything went smoothly
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Our family has been with Dr Bowden for over 10 yrs. We hope he remains our PCP for yrs to come.
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Very personable and informed professional. Laughs at my jokes!
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Only dr. I have ever seen that sends me to someone else for all medical concerns.
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Dr. Bowden is always good about explaining things and spends plenty of time, I never feel rushed. He's a good listener as well and respects me
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Dr Bowden's professionalism, communication and care is second to none. As usually we respectfully discussed my ailments and a thoughtful strategy was put in place to address my medical needs. In my opinion Dr Bowden is the best.
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Always friendly, attentive, professional and effective.
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I had UTI and was able to get in right away for a prescription to relieve the pain.
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All experiences with Dr Bowden have always been exceptional
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Dr. Bowden is always nice to see. He has been my and my two now-adult children family practitioner for years now!
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I'm happy with the promptness and the level of health care I'm getting from all of the Legacy Doctors and Nurses.
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Dr. Bowden consistently provides knowledge and insight whenever I have questions or concerns regarding my health. In doing so, I always feel reassured and at ease after having an appointment.
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I'm pleased with my new primary, Dr. Bowden.
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Dr Bowden was personable and a good listener and provided what I needed.
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Just referred to a doctor that was not accepting new patients. Emailed for another doctor but have not heard back yet.
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I've been to other providers closer to where I live or when I'm out of state, but I always end up going back to Dr. Bowden. The legacy team is phenomenal and I really feel like Dr. Bowden listens to what I have to say and cares about his patients. I appreciate how he always explains the disease process, all the options, and why he selects the treatment he does.
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Great communication
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Dr. Bowden is very personal and informative with my care
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Great experience
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Dr. Bowden always concerned about my health, he answers question I ask and gives different options I listen and confident in his answers.
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Dr Bowden is always informative and helpful. Always a pleasant visit when I need to see him.
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Dr. Bowden is professional, kind & compassionate. The very best PCP I have ever worked with.
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Dr Bowden is very professional and respectful person.
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Good service
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He is excellent
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It took a long time to get my first appointment, but it was worth the wait. My wife called before my appointment to arrange that I pick up my son's physical when I was there, but then I wasn't on the list of people who could access his records. That was sort of annoying. I understand HIPPA and respect that they didn't share information to someone who was not authorized, but it would have been great had they communicated that with my wife when she called and asked to have them give me the physical.
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Dr. Bowden is always knowledgeable and thorough and trustworthy. I would highly recommend him to others and am grateful for his services.
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Dr Bowden is probably the best doc i've ever had. And i'm old! He is able to figure out what i'm trying to say quickly. He makes sure he gets everything he needs out. And I'm always satisfied that he has. No small feat for someone like me. Thank you Dr Bowden!
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Dr. Bowden is always up on my condition and always tries to help me whether it is medical or mental.
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This was my 1st visit with this doctor.My company just switched health care plans from Asuris and he is my new Cigna doctor.
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Dr. Bowden always gives me good advice which I do my best to follow.
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Always a good experience when I go. Dr. Bowden has addresses my problems and is not rushed to get out.
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Good visit. Glad I went
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Dr Bowden always does a great job......he has been my dr for a long time and thats why.
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Dr Bowden and his staff are excellent providers. Very kind compassionate and knowledgeable.
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Great doctor & staff. Keep up the good work - Thank you.
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This was my first appointment with Dr Bowden, he was fantastic and we had excellent dialogue. I am so happy with Dr Jeffrey Bowden.
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The online functions are a great assest from booking appointment, prepay copay and ability to complete all questionnaires beforehand. I also appreciate the team treating me like a patient. I have had a few experiences at other providers before moving to [location removed] that made an appointment feel like a time slot versus an important medical visit.
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Dr Bowden was great.
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Continue to have excellent care from Dr. Bowden and his staff
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Good all personnel were interested, kind & checked to see if I had any questions.
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It was a follow up after an E.R. Visit and the doctor did way more for me then the doctor I seen in the emergency room
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He always listens, is respectful, and helpful.
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Jeff is knowledgeable, listens, and explains in a very easy to understand way.
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Staff had problems coordinating provider visit and blood work on the same day. Told me I could come in on a different day for blood draw. Like most people I don't want to take an extra day off for blood work. We finally got it worked out but it shouldn't be that hard. If going for a physical the staff should check with the doctor to see if blood work is needed and schedule both.
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Dr Bowden is a good listener and has a calming demeanor
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Dr. Bowden and his staff have always given me excellent care since day one. Dr. Bowden goes the extra mile to ensure the best care for me.
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Wonderful, wonderful doctor
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Never a bad experience. Doctor and staff are pleasant and professional.
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Dr. Bowden is amazing doctor.
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Dr. Bowden is a GREAT DR.
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I admit I'm giving Dr. Bowden a bit of benefit of the doubt as I've only seen him once, but everything about my first visit with him was great.
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It was difficult to get a call back when I had questions about the perscription
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Dr is awesome
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Completely great experience for it being a doctors appointment. Dr Bowden and all of his staff were easy to work with and communicated very well.
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Dr.Bowden has been my PC for the last 12 years. Have complete confidence in him.
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Dr Bowden was so happy and friendly he seems like a friend.
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Very comfortable visit. Dr. Bowden is great!
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No issues.
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Long storymy new pharmacy would not refill my script for Levothyroxine and instructed me to call my physician. When I called I was told I needed to come in for a face to face visit before my prescription would be filled. Fortunately, I was able to get an appointment same day. When I told Dr Bowden the reason for my visit he said a face to face was not needed and their new computer system had made an error. I did, however need to have a blood test done and this now needs to be done every 3 months which had previously not been discussed with me. Dr Bowden sent me down to the lab for the blood draw but, because I didn't have an appointment they treated me as a walk in. I checked back at front desk during my nearly 2 hour wait and finally they processed my "paperwork". Apparently, I should have been given a blue sheet to move through the process quickly. So not only was a face to face not needed but, I spent an excessive amount of time sitting in the lab waiting room during which time I could have been exposed to Covid or another respiratory infection. I do not fault Dr Bowden with this less than desirable situation but, it does seem like a disconnect in the Legacy system. I finally was able to pick up my prescription after spending 1/2 day waiting, on my Birthday no less. I have always been tremendously happy with Dr Bowden and his assistants in the past.
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This was the first time I saw this doctor as my primary doctor is retiring.
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This was first visit with Dr. Bowden. My previous primary physician is retiring and l requested Dr. Bowden as my new primary physician. I am extremely happy about this decision after meeting with him yesterday. We had a very comfortable and informative conversation about my health issues.
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Super doctor and staff always!
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He always does a good job, very impressed with him
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The best ever.
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Dr. Bowden listen to me and explains things I address in a way I can understand. His crew are always nice and listens to what I say. 10's all around
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Dr. Bowden wanted a blood draw for this appointment, so I did like I usually do. Send a message about a week before my appointment to remind him to order the blood draw. The message got stopped twice by different MAs. It never reached his desk. I feel like its near impossible to get a message directly to my doctor. It's very frustrating. My blood draw had to be done after my appointment which means we weren't able to discuss it at the appointment like we usually do. He sent me a letter and said everything looked stable. I'm glad but it's still not the same, you know?
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Dr Bowden is very easy to talk about my health Issues, I trust him for his advise
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Great staff and amazing doctor. Thanks!
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Has dismissed some of my concerns about health issues and makes o attempts to dig further in many issues
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Every thing was done extremely well
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Very atinative listens well. Shows compassion
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Dr Bowden is very professional, kind and a Compassionate, understanding listener. I appreciate that immensely.
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Best doctors visit I have had to date. Dr. Bowden was easy to talk to, comprehensive, and excellent bedside manner. Facility was clean and everyone was super helpful!
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Everyone was professional and promptly helpful. It reminded me what a doctor's office visit should be like after having spent the last several years at other medical groups where I felt like I was treated poorly.
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Most minor issues addressed, got good advice and prescription I'm looking forward to see work
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The Doctor was in great health & shape Very insightful about TRT showed Genuine concerned about my healthWas very up-to-date on all new studies in regards to TRT and HRT And inhibitorsLook forward to being pro active in my health with this Doctor
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My 1st visit to this clinic. I liked the experience a lot.
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Did a procedure that was excellent that I would not have thot of
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Dr Bowden always is interested in listening to my issues.
I always have a good experience with this provider. Dr. Bowden is very easy to talk to and explains things very well.