Dr. Steven H. Dowlen, MD | Chattanooga, TN | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Steven Dowlen specializes in internal medicine with nearly five decades of experience caring for adult patients. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 46 years in practice, Dr. Dowlen brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating a wide range of adult health conditions. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Dowlen practices at Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and sees patients at Chi Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure and handling urgent blood pressure situations that require immediate attention. He performs essential diagnostic services such as blood work, chest X-rays, and chest imaging studies to help identify and monitor various health conditions. Patients give Dr. Dowlen an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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25 Ratings
46 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
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Dr. Dowlen has provided outstanding care for many years. I appreciate his caring manner and professionalism,

November 26th, 2018

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VERY PERSONABLE!!!!!!!!!!!

October 16th, 2014

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Dr. Dowlen correctly diagnosed my husband as having normal pressure hydrocephalus after several neurologists had diagnosed him as having Parkinson's or even supra nuclear palsy. After shunt surgery, my husband gradually returned to normal (and I mean completely normal). I hate the wait times at Dr. Dowlen's office, but I take a book and try to be a patient patient because he is that good.

June 13th, 2013

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Dr Dowlen was extremely concerned about a slight increase in my low psa level, and decided to have it biopsied. Sure enough, I had an aggressive level 3 prostate cancer. He quickly referred me to a surgeon at Vanderbilt, and I am here 6 years later. Thanks Dr, you are my hero!

April 6th, 2013

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Dr. Dowlen is a WONDERFUL doctor. I have been a patient of his for several years now, and he has the most gentle and caring bedside manner. He truly is concerned about the health of his patients.I would HIGHLY recommend him as a family physician.

February 21st, 2012

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Dr.Dowlen is a very caring person.He is very thorough and follows through on what he says he will/can do for you.Too bad he doesn't have a better staff.I found the wait time for my primary appointment to be extremely long.I waited in the waiting room for an hour and a half the first time.The second visit was not as long a wait time.I will continue to see him and overlook his staff.

November 22nd, 2011

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Its a shame that an excellent Physication like Dr. Dowlen is stuck in such a systematic and bureaucratic doctors office. Once you get past the lousy staff and the awful wait times, you will not be disappointed in the expertise that is provided by Dr. Dowlen, I explained to him my symptoms and he gave me a diagnostic on what he believed to be true and even without the test which is the only sure way to test for XXY he hit the hammer on the nail the first time. Its just a shame that an excellent educator and physician stuck in an office of incompetent, unethical workers, If I were he I would open my own practice, therefore their lack of ethics would not taint my own reputation

September 9th, 2009

Chi Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group

605 Glenwood Dr Ste 300Chattanooga, TN 37404

Tel: (423) 495-2690

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Steven Harris Dowlen, MD	Eric Harker	Dr. Tuesdae Stainbrook, DO	Dr. William Christopher Harding
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (25 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)	4.4 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Chattanooga , TN	Lyons , CO	Du Bois , PA	Rock Spring , GA
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University
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Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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Where is Dr. Steven Dowlen's office located?: Dr. Steven Dowlen's office is located at 605 Glenwood Dr Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN, 37404.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Dowlen affiliated with?: Dr. Steven Dowlen is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.
Does Dr. Steven Dowlen accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Steven Dowlen accepts on their Vitals profile.
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