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Department Center for Adult Behavioral Health
Primary Location Lutheran Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Lutheran Hospital
Primary Location

Lutheran Hospital

Appointment:
216.425.7553
Desk:
216.425.7553
Fax:
216.696.2885

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2010

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Psychiatry
Cleveland, OH
1980

Medical Education - Meharry Medical College
MD
Nashville, TN
1977

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Psychiatry
Cleveland, OH
1977

Undergraduate - Fisk University
Sociology
Nashville, TN
1974

Certifications

  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry

Specialty Interests

geropsychadults coping with life changes

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Minnie Bowers-Smith, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/1/2024, Dr. Bowers-Smith has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

123 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

30 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024

Dr Bowers is the best psychiatrist I've ever had!!! She is an amazing person and she is so kind and caring and supportive and I love her style!!! If there was a way, I would nominate her as the best psychiatrist!!!

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Dr Bowers is very easy to talk to. She listens well. She is non judgmental and gives perspective on my situation. She allows me to be a collaborator in my own care.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Extremely helpful, empathetic, and really listens to her patients. :)

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

Dr. Bowers is excellent!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

It was easy scheduling the appointment, my only issue was that I needed to schedule months in advance - Which in context is probably a good thing, that indicates Dr. Bowers is busy, which I equate to being in demand.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bowers and her staff.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

She is so nice and patient

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

I am very pleased with Dr. Bowers.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

Dr. Bowers is absolutely amazing at her job.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024

Dr. Bowers is excellent.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

I would absolutely recommend Dr. Bowers to others. She was extremely caring, and, what took other institutions months to do, she helped me find a solution for in minutes.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Excellent provider, listen attentively emphasize and understanding

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024

There are so many things I appreciate Dr. Bowers for, the one thing she does is if she knows time is up she will divert the conversation, cause she know we won't have the time to finish talking, but she always makes it a priority when we meet agin.

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024

Dr Bowers was excellent, very empathic, very encouraging and made excellent recommendations. 10 out of 5 rating

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Dr. Bowers is very easy to talk with

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

Dr. Bowers us such an amazing g doctor, been seeing her since 2014!!

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Bowers is an exceptional psychiatrist. She is very thoughtful, connective, and compassionate. She is understanding and empathetic. Her reassurance and genuine care is very comforting and reassuring. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

Dr Bowers is the best

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

I felt very comfortable with my new doctor. She listened to everything I had to say and was very compassionate

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

My experience was very professional. The doctor made me feel comfortable with sharing my feelings.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

The doctor was very nice and helpful. She made me feel comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

Dr. Bowers is exceptional in her empathy and expertise.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr. Bowers is excellent!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

She is a doctors doctor

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Minnie is amazing. She is so kind, understanding, empathetic, and compassionate.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

She arrived 15 minutes late to the call, and when I questioned about her tardiness, she responded poorly, asked me if I would have "needed more than 45 minutes" for my first time to go over meeting with with her and go over our assessment.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

Dr Bowers is the best!!!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

Excellent doctor!

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

Dr. Bowers scores above the 5 rating in all matters listed above. Most impo

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Dr Bowers is excellent. A very kind, respectful, and thorough provider. I appreciate her problem solving and kindness. She listens to what I have to say and I appreciate working with her.

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