Christopher Bowman's Online Review Report Card

Edit to add: One week after this appointment I went to a reproductive endocrinologist, and she found 8 cysts on my ovaries. I got several recommendations for Dr Bowman, and saw that his reviews online were great as well - so I scheduled an appointment. I have PCOS, and wanted an endocrinologist to help me understand my hormonal levels and how they work together, along with pinpointing any nutritional deficiencies (I was told he helped other patients with this). Dr Bowman chuckled multiple times during our time together (roughly only 5-10 minutes…) at the fact that I saw a functional (holistic, naturopathic, etc) doctor to help me get to my current standing. I thought an endocrinologist was supposed to help their patients understand their hormonal levels, but instead - Dr Bowman refused to help me since I have my cycles back (I made dietary and lifestyle changes, but I still have high testosterone, causing other hormonal symptoms). He told me now that I have regular cycles, my PCOS is “cured” and no longer an issue. I wouldn’t tell him this out of respect, but he was/is very wrong. If I am lax on diet, etc, my cycles will be irregular again (aka, my hormones are and will never be normal). PCOS is a hormone based lifetime condition that is not curable, and Dr Bowman flat out refused to hear me out, or help me understand and piece together my hormonal levels. He even had the audacity to tell me “I cannot control hormones, I am not God”. Dr Bowman made me feel incredibly uncomfortable, and I can not recommend him to anyone. I am not one to write reviews like this, but I feel as though it is necessary. He may work for you, but he did not listen to me, nor give me the time of day, and I would not wish my experience with him upon my worst enemy. Edit to add: One week after this appointment I went to a reproductive endocrinologist, and she found 8 cysts on my ovaries. … More

Spent time, made sure I understood the issues and options and listened well.

Dr. Bowman is great. He was able to find a misdiagnose that I have had for over 29 years. He is now treating it very aggressively and we are both hoping for the BEST.

Yes , very thorough and knowledgeable.... listened to my concerns and addressed them

I think Dr. Bowman is a WONDERFUL endo! He listens to all of your questions and concerns and answers them in a way that you will understand. He doesn't just "tweak your insulin" like what was said in another comment before explaining why. And he does talk about diet and will send you to a dietician if you choose. I'm a nurse and I recommend him 100%. Him and his staff are very friendly and efficient.

He seemed okay at first but learned he's very dismissive and comes across as annoyed with you in emails. Kept tweaking my insulin rather than addressing the root issue which was my diet. I have found this to be the typical endo response and then blame you when their plan isn't working. I went back to my family doctor.

Dr. Bowman is personable and involves his patients in making decisions about their care. Working together, we have lowered my A1C significantly. I really appreciate being given choices.

listens. knowledgeable. takes time with you.

I got several recommendations for Dr Bowman, and saw that his reviews online were great as well - so I scheduled an appointment. I have PCOS, and wanted an endocrinologist to help me understand my hormonal levels and how they work together, along with pinpointing any nutritional deficiencies (I was told he helped other patients with this). Dr Bowman chuckled multiple times during our time together at the fact that I saw a functional (holistic, naturopathic, etc) doctor to help me get to my current standing. I thought an endocrinologist was supposed to help their patients understand their hormonal levels, but instead - Dr Bowman refused to help me since I have my cycles back (I made dietary and lifestyle changes, but I still have high testosterone, causing other hormonal symptoms). He told me now that I have regular cycles, my PCOS is “cured” and no longer an issue. I wouldn’t tell him this out of respect, but that is all way too wrong. If I am lax on diet, etc, my cycles will be irregular again (aka, my hormones are and will never be normal). PCOS is a hormone based lifetime condition that is not curable, and Dr Bowman refused to hear me out, or help me understand and piece together my hormonal levels. I asked him to be honest with me, and he was - but he was not respectful when he told me “I cannot control hormones, I am not God”. Dr Bowman made me feel incredibly uncomfortable, and I can not recommend him to anyone. I am not one to write reviews like this, but I feel as though it is necessary. He may work for you, but he did not listen to me, nor give me the time of day, and I would not wish my experience with him upon my worst enemy.

Dr. Bowman is literally the most caring and kind doctor that you will ever find. He spends times with you and walks with you on this journey. I’ve been seeing him for over 2 years now and I am so blessed to have a doctor that is always there and always willing to listen and answer you.