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Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD
4.3 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Paducah, KY.
Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD
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Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Paducah, KY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Paducah, KY.

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Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Paducah, KY and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Louisville.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. Dr. Bowers has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bowers received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bowers is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Dry Eyes
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Dry Eyes
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
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Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Solar Retinopathy
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Choice PPO
  • Anthem Essential-KY
    Silver Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Preferred PPO
  • Medicaid
  • PHCS Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • WellCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Barbara Bowers MD Pllc
    1130 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bowers
4.3
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Mar 20, 2021
Dr. Bowers fully explain my eye health and the surgery to correct them. She answered all of my questions. She is a very personable doctor with extensive knowledge of eye health.
Armando Asaro — Mar 20, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kettering Medical Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bowers' profile.

Dr. Bowers frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Barbara Bowers, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital

    1530 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY