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Dr. Steven Bower, MD

Dr. Steven Bower, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Bower, MD is a general surgeon in Palm Coast, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Palm Coast and AdventHealth Daytona Beach. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Locations

AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Palm Coast

AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Palm Coast61 Memorial Medical Pkwy Ste 3807 Palm Coast, FL 32164
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AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Palm Coast

AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Palm Coast61 Memorial Medical Pkwy Ste 3806 Palm Coast, FL 32164
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AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Palm Coast61 Memorial Medical Pkwy # C Palm Coast, FL 32164
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bower is affiliated with AdventHealth Palm Coast Palm Coast, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Bower's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bower

4.7

36 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim K – Nov 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rosa Reyes – Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Cameron – May 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Widowed by bower – Jul 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Shelley Sobleski – Jul 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Vern Mettin in Palm Coast, FL – Nov 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Efren Martinez in Palm Coast – Oct 29, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
St Johns, FL – Nov 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
paul in Palm Coast, FL – Oct 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert L. Faunce in Palm Coast, FL – Jan 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Delia R. Cortez in Palm Coast, FL – Dec 17, 2015
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biography

Dr. Steven Bower, MD is a general surgeon in Palm Coast, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Palm Coast and AdventHealth Daytona Beach. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Pinnacle Health System

    Residency Hospital
  • Southern Illinois University At Carbondale

    Medical School, 1993
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Palm Coast

    60 Memorial Medical Pkwy
    Palm Coast, FL 32164
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • AdventHealth Daytona Beach

    301 Memorial Medical Pkwy
    Daytona Beach, FL 32117
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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