Summary

Dr. Frank Bowden is an ophthalmologist with 47 years of experience helping patients with eye care and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the United States Naval Medical Center. Dr. Bowden speaks both English and Spanish, making eye care accessible to a broader community.

Dr. Bowden practices at multiple locations throughout Jacksonville and Saint Augustine, Florida, and maintains affiliations with Ascension Saint Vincents Riverside Hospital and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. He specializes in treating cataracts and dry eye conditions, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. His surgical expertise includes cataract removal and other eye procedures to help restore and preserve vision. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Frank William Bowden has 7 locations

Eye Surgery Center Of North Florida Llc

7205 Bentley RdJacksonville, FL 32256
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bowden Eye And Associates

12341 Yellow Bluff Rd Ste 4Jacksonville, FL 32226
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bowden Eye And Associates

7205 Bentley RdJacksonville, FL 32256
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bowden Eye And Associates

206 ASHOURIAN AVE STE 215SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baptist Medical Center South

14550 Old Saint Augustine RdJacksonville, FL 32258

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Dr. Frank William Bowden, MDDr. Gayla Denae Rowland, MDDr. Neil Shmunes, MDDr. John Patrick Donovan, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.2 
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47 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Jacksonville , FLCRESTVIEW , FLPonte Vedra Beach , FLOrange Park , FL
Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Frank William Bowden

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Frank William Bowden has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Frank William Bowden has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Keratoconus
  • Laser Eye Surgery (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
  • Laser Medicine & Surgery
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

Meharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Frank Bowden's office is located at 7205 Bentley Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256.
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