Summary

Dr. Richard Bowers has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 53 years and is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital. He treats heroin use, opioid use disorder, and prescription medicine misuse, and performs mammograms and scintimammography. He earned his DO from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Army Medical Center. He sees patients in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Chattanooga and Hixson, Tennessee.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 53 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard James Bowers has 7 locations

Chattanooga Womens Specialists

2009 Old Lafayette RdFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Chattanooga Womens Specialists

929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 105Chattanooga, TN 37412
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia

100 Gross Crescent CirFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Memorial Hospital Hixson

2051 Hamill RdHixson, TN 37343

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Parkridge East Hospital

941 Spring Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37412

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Dr. Richard James Bowers, DODr. Eric Franklin Calfee, MDDr. Lizbeth Ann Kennedy, MDDr. Lisa Ann Lowery-Smith, MD
Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyNeonatologyNeonatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.6 
3 
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53 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Fort Oglethorpe , GADalton , GADalton , GAChattanooga , TN
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard James Bowers

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard James Bowers has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard James Bowers has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at United States Army Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Bowers' NPI number is 1235176751.

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