Summary

Dr. Wilbur Bowne is a surgeon who specializes in comprehensive surgical care with particular expertise in cancer surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He completed his surgical residency at Boston Medical Center in 1995 and additional training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York in 1999. Dr. Bowne pursued specialized fellowship training in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York in 2002, followed by advanced training in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery at State University of New York Health Science Center of Brooklyn in 2004. He is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Bowne practices at Roxborough Memorial Hospital and sees patients at Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His surgical expertise includes treating colon cancer and colorectal cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread or returned. He performs hernia repair procedures in children and specializes in inguinal hernia surgery. Patients consistently rate Dr. Bowne highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery - State University of New York, Health Science Center of Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut St # 8Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Wilbur B. Bowne

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Wilbur B. Bowne has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

Wilbur B. Bowne holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery in 2004 and board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery - State University of New York, Health Science Center of Brooklyn, NY in 2004, Surgical Oncology - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY in 2002, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology in 2002, and Research - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY in 1996.

Residency

Completed their residency at Surgery - Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1994-1996), The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York in 1999, Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1999, MT SINAI SCH OF MED, 2002, GENERAL SURGERY in 1999, Boston Medical Center in 1995, BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER, 1999, GENERAL SURGERY in 1994, Boston University Medical Center, Surgery in 1994, and Boston Medical Center in 1994.

NPI Number

Wilbur B. Bowne's NPI number is 1790762516.

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Wilbur Bowne is affiliated with Roxborough Memorial Hospital.
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Wilbur Bowne speaks English.

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