Curtis E. Bower, MD

General Surgery

Chief, General and Breast Surgery

(4.9 out of 5)
289 Total Ratings
(4.9 out of 5)
289 Total Ratings

VTC Faculty

Carilion Clinic

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Accepting new patients

"I strive to be at the cutting edge in new minimally invasive techniques and offer the best available surgical treatment to my patients."

Background

Medical School

  • Jefferson Medical College

Fellowships

  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
  • University of Kentucky

Specialties or Medical Focus

  • General Surgery

Internships

  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

NPI

  • 1366481400

Residencies

  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Services

Conditions Treated

  • Adrenal mass
  • Appendicitis
  • Colon mass
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hernias
  • Paraesophageal hernias
  • Spleen disorders
  • Venous Insufficiency

Treatments Offered

  • Cholecystectomy
  • Lap partial/subtotal/total gastrectomy
  • Lap/open adrenalectomy
  • Lap/open inguinal and incisional hernia repair
  • Lap/open splenectomy
  • Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair
  • Nissen/Heller Myotomy/Fundoplication
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst drainage
  • Pyloroplasty/gastrojejunostomy
  • Vericose vein ablations

Specialties

Ratings and Reviews

Explained Clearly

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Listened Carefully

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Easy Instructions

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Knew Medical History

(4.7 out of 5)
(4.7 out of 5)

Showed Respect

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Spent Enough Time

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

16 total reviews

(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Bower is extremely experienced and up to date with latest hiatal hernia surgeries. I already have recommended him to others.

(5.0 out of 5)

Very conscientious caring professional.

(4.67 out of 5)

I asked several questions. I was impressed with the amount of time the provider spent.

(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Bower is an excellent surgeon!

(5.0 out of 5)

Provider answered all my questions and explained my upcoming surgery in detail. Excellent visit!

(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Bower is excellent.

(5.0 out of 5)

Telecon visit was most beneficialSurgery scheduling was timely

(4.5 out of 5)

Good

(4.5 out of 5)

Way better than most physicians on communication.

(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Bower perform my last surgery he is great.

Accepted Insurance

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