- Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
- VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Dr. John Bowers, MD
Dr. John Bowers, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male•Age 71
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. John Bowers, MD is a Pulmonologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bowers has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine medical school in 1976. He is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, winner of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award. He is also affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Leigh Dialysis Center
844 Kempsville Rd Norfolk, VA 23502 ()Make an Appointment
(757) 261-5977Telehealth available
Accepting new patients
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Bowers is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonary disease.
At a Glance
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Bowers
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Bowers treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Bowers treats other conditions, please contact the office at (757) 261-5977.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Bowers is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Bowers is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Check Dr. Bowers' experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. Bowers' conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bronchoscopy
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cryptococcosis
- Emphysema
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Nodule
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Swine Flu
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Bowers accepts
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Dr. Bowers accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Anthem
- Balanced-VA PPO
- BlueCare-VA
- BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
- Bronze OAEPO-VA
- Bronze-VA PPO
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Essential KeyCare-VA
- Gold OAEPO-VA
- Gold-VA PPO
- HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers-VA HMO
- Healthy Virginian
- Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
- Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
- Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
- Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
- Individual KeyCare-VA
- KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
- KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
- KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
- KeyCare-VA POS
- KeyCare-VA PPO
- Lumenos HSA-VA
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Option I-VA
- Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
- Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
- Platinum OAEPO-VA
- Platinum-VA PPO
- Silver OAEPO-VA
- Silver-VA PPO
- The Local Choice-VA
- Virginia Advantage
- Virginia Basic
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- KeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Blue Preferred PPO
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. John Bowers, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Bowers has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. John Bowers, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. John Bowers, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Bowers' profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. John Bowers, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. John Bowers, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Bowers frequently treats Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. See all practice areas where Dr. Bowers specializes.
Where is Dr. John Bowers, MD's office located?
Dr. Bowers' office is located at 844 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Bowers is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.82% Patients that would definitely recommend, 12% higher than the national average
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
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