Reviews of Dr. J. Byers Bowen, MD (Plastic Surgery)

ELAINA DOBAY

After the devastating news that I had breast cancer, I was referred to a surgeon whom I did extensive research prior to the visit. During the initial consultation, he informed my husband and I he was retiring and also informed us of his choice to take over his patients and practice - Dr. Bowen. A second visit to meet Dr. Bowen occurred a week later and with the recommendation by the original surgeon and the research I did up to that visit provided us the confidence in his credentials. However, it was the visit itself that confirmed any questions or concerns this was the surgeon I wanted and needed for my double mastectomy and reconstruction. Both my husbands and my emotions were high and scattered with so many uncertainties but he answered so many and all my questions to the point that my husband said, “what, is this a job interview!?” I thought... yes, it is. Right? Dr. Bowen does not rush my appointments or makes me feel like others are waiting and that he needs to get to his next patient but most importantly he listens and takes the time I need to talk and he doesn’t end an appointment until he makes sure all is good and there are no concerns or questions. I also do not have to wait. Most doctors nowadays schedule two or more people at the same time and you have to wait up to an hour to see anyone. Dr Bowen is very conscientious of my time and realizes my time is as important as his. His bedside manner is exceptional as well. I have a large family and less than half were present after surgery but he took time to answer their questions as well. I only stayed one night in the hospital but he came to see me before surgery and early the next morning in addition to his meeting with my family after surgery. I am only three weeks out from surgery and look forward to our continued path to my reconstruction.

Michelle Louk

I was referred to Dr. Bowen after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. Understanding that emotions run high after such a diagnosis, Dr. Bowen and staff were extremely compassionate and empathetic. He explained in detail about my surgery, relieving any anxieties I had regarding his part of my surgery. The morning of my surgery there was a "hick-up" with a procedure required prior to surgery (beyond Dr. Bowen's control.) This procedure ended up extending into an hour and a half past the time for my surgery. Instead of rushing or just waiting for me in the operating room, Dr. Bowen (and my surgical oncologist) met me in pre-op upon my return, pulled the curtain for privacy and calming and compassionately asked, "Are you ok?" I had a lumpectomy and double reduction. I couldn't be happier with the shape and size of my breasts. Please let everyone know Dr. Bowen is not only a extremely talented surgeon but is also caring and kind.