Dr. Michael S. Dowling, MD | Asheville, NC | Internist

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With 43 years in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, Dr. Michael Dowling treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency and is affiliated with Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Dowling completed his residency at Boston City Hospital and earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Patients rate him 4.78 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.8

23 Ratings
43 years of experience
54 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Boston City Hospital
10 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Dowling's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

23 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Great personality, knows his stuff..irreplaceable

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 27th, 2017

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Great personality, knows his stuff..irreplaceable

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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September 27th, 2017

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Great personality, knows his stuff..irreplaceable

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 27th, 2017

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Very eased with Dr. Dowling...he was very thorough and had a terrific bedside manner

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 26th, 2017

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I met Dr. Michael Dowling MD. in the waiting room after he saw my 18 yr old son for the 1st time. I loved his attitude and bubbly countenance, so I begged him to take me on. He read the literature I brought to him about my rare condition, assimilated it, and responded with honest critique. He is wise, compassionate and responsible for some of my major health breakthroughs. I strongly recommend this talented physician!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 12th, 2016

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Dr. Dowling is Awesome. It is extremely rare if not impossible to find a physician who not only spends more than 5 minutes with you but that you can tell they sincerely care. Dr. Dowling took me in as a new Pt, last minute walkin near closing and spent nearly an hour reviewing Hx and making future plans. The only reason I rated a 3 on follow up is it was 1st visit. The staff was also extremely pleasant and helpful. Being Rare, it makes someone having an illness feel better to see truly caring physicians.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 26th, 2016

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Dr. Dowling really cares about his patients, and will listen to their wisdom about their bodies. He will even go out of his way to seek effective even "non- conventional" treatments. He is not afraid to do research. Although he was my doctor (and my son's)for such a comparatively short time, he has left us with a wonderful reminder that not all docs have a "God Complex'" , and some really do care. God bless him!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2016

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LOVE this man! Such a kind and caring human being.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 16th, 2015

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Great doctor, he listens and does everything he can to help you

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 25th, 2013

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Dr. Dowling was my PCP and my husband's for all the years he was in Greenfield, MA. We both loved him and trusted him completely! He always had time to listen and always followed up on concerns. He was quick to refer patients to outside help, such as dietitians and physical therapists. No huge ego here; just a genuinely caring and knowledgeable doctor. We miss him terribly and so do all the people I know who had him as their PCP. If he came back tomorrow, he'd be swamped with patients in a week! There is no one like him here anymore!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 26th, 2012

Dale Fell Health Center

77 McDowell StAsheville, NC 28801

Mon7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Mission Hospital

509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

Tel: (828) 213-1111

Mission Hospital Saint Joseph Campus

428 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

Tel: (828) 213-1111


Dr. Michael Scott Dowling, MD	Eric Harker	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Cache Alexandra Reed, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (23 Ratings)	4 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
43 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience		17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English
Asheville , NC	Lyons , CO	Mesquite , TX	Asheville , NC
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc	Med School: Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis)
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dr. Michael Scott Dowling holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Boston City Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Dowling's NPI number is 1336107499.

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Infectious Disease
49 Years Exp | ASHEVILLE, NC
(0)
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Infectious Disease
62 Years Exp | Biltmore Lake, NC
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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner
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Critical Care Medicine
17 Years Exp | Asheville, NC
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Diagnostic Radiology
17 Years Exp | Asheville, NC
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Hospital Medicine
11 Years Exp | Sarasota, FL
(0)
Dr. Adam Richard Militana, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
15 Years Exp | Hendersonville, NC
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Hospital Medicine
49 Years Exp | Asheville, NC
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