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Department Center for Spine Health
Primary Location Concord Township Medical Outpatient Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Primary Location

Concord Township Medical Outpatient Center

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Fracture Care
  • Medical Management of Spinal Disorders
View all 3 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arthritis
  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Deconditioning
  • Facet Arthropathy
  • Herniated Disc
  • Leg Pain
  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Neck Pain
  • Radiculopathy
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
View all 17 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Biography

About James Bowen, PA-C

University of Maryland Main Campus-Bachelor's degree
CCC West Campus-Physician Assistant degree
University of Nebraska Medical Center- Master's Degree
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2012

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - University of Nebraska
Master Physician Assistant Studies
Omaha, NE
2009

Undergraduate - Cuyahoga Community College
Surgical Physician Assistant Program
Cleveland, OH
1999

Undergraduate - University of Maryland
Radio, Television and Film
College Park, MD
1988

Medical Education - University of Maryland
BS Arts & Humanities/
College Park, MD
1988

Professional Highlights

  • CCF Hillcrest neurosurgery team 2012-2021
    Surgery/Preadmission testing-Lake Health  2000-2012

Certifications

  • Physician Assistant

Awards & Honors

  • Outstanding PA department Award- CCF Hillcrest and Fairview Neurosurgery Department 2020
    Outstanding Department award for PAs for Center for Spine Health 2015

    Lake County Scholarship- 2008

Memberships

  • AAPA 
    NCCPA 
Patient Satisfaction Reviews

182 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

26 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Bowen is a very caring Doctor. I am glad I have him to help me with my back problems

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

I have given a relative Dr. Bowen's name and number to see If he can help her with her back problem

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Bowen takes the time to explain everything to me.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Great experience with Dr bowen.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Would definitely recommend doctor. Explanation of problem was great. Suggestions etc, options and ways we could get suggestions moving faster

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Dr Bowen is the best!

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Dr Bowen listens and us easy to talk to. He has always helped me whenever I have had a bad flare up. Great communication through my chart as well.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

Dr. Bowen was one of the best doctors I encountered in my life. He listened to my problem, explained the pain and pin pointed the disc in great details. He gave me good medicine for my back pain when the disc flared up.

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Clinic Clinic is the best Dr. Office / hospital to go to in my opinion

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

P.A. Great. Jim Bowen. Prefer him over spine doctors. Anticipates questions and helps me think in terms of broad issues not just answering my questions.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

Long waits for several dr appts( werks to months

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

Provider was excellent

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

James spent more time than any of my previous doctors over a 3 year time spand. I was very pleased with his communication of explaining my diagnosis

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

Very nice Dr. Seemed concerned !!! Talked so us uneducated could understand !

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Dr Bowen was very helpful. Listened to my concerns and answered questions I had on the X-rays taken before coming to his office

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Jim Bowen is a gem and an asset to the PA community and the Center for Spine Health - he was engaging, quite knowledgeable, approachable, and interacted well with me to come up with a great plan of care satisfactory to both of us - he explained everything and was a good listener as well -I definitely would recommend him to others

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

Dr Bowen is very knowledgeable

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

Loved Dr. Bowen. Really took the time to talk to me and explain everything.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Jim was fabulous! If I could give him a10 I would!

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

It was like meeting an old friend when he came in! He explained any medical terminology I didn't understand and listened carefully and with his full attention when I was talking. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

James was really top notch he spent time with me showing me that though my concern was valid I was able to relax and know that there were providers who would be able to help. Absolutely would recommend him in the future.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023

Great staff great Dr. Spent time with me

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023

I want him to be my Dr.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

I like him, He seen something in my mri that 5 others Dr's didn't, His nurse and himself made feel comfortable, and they were concerned about my issue and gave me the help I needed to get me back on my feet.. He really care.. We need Dr. Bowens in this World..

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Bowen was absolutely perfect!! He was cordial, on top of my concerns, took time to explain to me and my husband how and what his plan would be.. He ordered X-rays, in which I had done before I left. I'll also have a MRI done in Ashtabula before my next visit. GREAT job to your entire staff. Thanks much and God Bless youins and yours.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

The chart can't express my feelings & attitude about Dr Bowen & Karen I've never been so well informed & cared about

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