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Dr. John Fowler, MD

Dr. John Fowler, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. John Fowler, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

3471 5th Ave Ste 1010 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fowler is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Fowler specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Fowler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fowler

4.6

34 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
9%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chuck Zeigler – Feb 14, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jon – Jan 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tina Gutierrez – May 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nina – Oct 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pittsburgh, PA – Feb 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shelby in Kittanning, PA – Jun 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brozowski in Pittsburgh, PA – May 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kimberly petrelli in Pgh PA – Mar 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Brooklyn, NY – Sep 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa L in Pittsburgh, PA – Apr 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
James G. Sciulli in Pittsburgh, PA – May 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Shirley Fathi in Verona, PA – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Fowler, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Pediatric Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • 2003

    Undergraduate School
  • Ohio State University

    Undergraduate School
  • Upmc - Presbyterian

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Temple U/temple University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • Temple University

    Medical School, 2007
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

University of Pittsburgh Physicians3471 5th Ave Ste 1010 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1

Practice

Office3471 5th Ave Ste 911 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2
Childrens Community Pediatrics2599 Wexford Bayne Rd Sewickley, PA 15143
3

Practice

Mercy Physician Group1350 Locust St Ste 220 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Clarion Hospital

    1 Hospital Dr
    Clarion, PA 16214

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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