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Dr. Richard Bowers, MD

Dr. Richard Bowers, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Bowers, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sewickley, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Heritage Valley Kennedy and Heritage Valley Sewickley. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

400 Broad St Ste 2020 Sewickley, PA 15143
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bowers specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bowers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bowers

3.3

36 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
53%
53%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
36%
36%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 26, 2024
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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
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Auntie4020 – Jun 29, 2024
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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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BeverlyHinzman – Aug 25, 2023
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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
Gam – Aug 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
reverendmose@comcast.net – Jul 05, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Yags7 – Sep 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dylan – Jul 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Doug K – Mar 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
willom – Feb 04, 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
Helpful
Dec 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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CAH – Nov 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 06, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
PA, PA – Feb 01, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nicole in pittsburgh – Apr 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jamie – Mar 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary No Metzler in Mc Kees Rocks – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
New Sewickley Township, PA – Apr 06, 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
Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Bowers, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sewickley, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Heritage Valley Kennedy...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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

  • University Of Minnesota

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
  • Ee Hosp-u Pittsburgh

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Montefiore Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Sewickley Eye Center LTD.400 Broad St Ste 2020 Sewickley, PA 15143
1

Practice

Allegheny Eye Associates846 California Ave Avalon, PA 15202
2

Practice

Office95 Golfview Dr # A Monaca, PA 15061
3

Practice

Office27 Heckel Rd Ste 211 Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Heritage Valley Sewickley

    720 Blackburn Rd
    Sewickley, PA 15143
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Heritage Valley Kennedy

    25 Heckel Rd
    Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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