Randy Christopher Bowen, MD

Randy Christopher Bowen, MD

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Utah School of Medicine - 2015
Internship:
University of Utah Health - 2016
Residency:
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 2019
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2022

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Passionate, knowledgeable, patient and a nice guy

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April 26, 2024

5.0

He is the most caring doctor we’ve ever had! He answered all our questions and even would call us at home after test results and before we seen him for a consultation, he called us a Saturday night! What Dr does that?

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen, is, without a doubt, one of the best doctors with which I have had the pleasure of interacting. His knowledge, meticulousness, demeanor, care, and empathy are unrivaled. I don’t think we’ve had a better experience with any doctor in the past. How lucky we were to have been referred his way.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen was extremely thorough, compassionate and spent time with me explaining everything I needed to know and understand.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and explained everything very clearly. Helped me weight the pros and cons of my decision.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Very, very professional and through

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional and organized

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April 15, 2024

5.0

His patience explaining treatment options and really making me and my wife comfortable throughout treatment. A very hands on Doctor that returns phone calls and my chart messages on a timely basis.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He’s the best

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He was my husband’s surgeon. He was outstanding in his total care!

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April 11, 2024

5.0

None better than Dr. Bowen!

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is the most wonderful doctor we’ve met. He is so caring and is finding out what’s wrong with Tim’s eye. I would highly recommend him to anybody!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He answers all my questions and informs of anything new I need to know about my care.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

very knowledgeable, explained findings throughout the exam

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Incredibly thorough. Also direct and clear when providing updates and reviewing test results.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

The best!!!!!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He’s very intelligent!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is so personable, caring, and apparently amazing at what he does. The results speak for themselves.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Professional, friendly, caring and explaining things with understanding.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is an incredible doctor. Patience and empathy are abundant with him.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Good profesional !!!

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Bowen is very thorough in explaining my options for treatment. He has a great personality and really shows his concern for his patients well being.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I really feel like he cares about me and my medical condition.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He is patient and explains things so well. Very empathetic, too.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very professional listened and answered all of our questions. Said he was going to help me with my eyecare. He’s awesome.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Doctor Bowen explained everything

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He always explains what's happening.And he has you listen when he's dictating and you can ask any question. And he? Again, never rushes you.He identified a new problem today.And I was there for an extra hour and i'm sure he was busy but he was there for everything I needed.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Explain,s everthing an is very personable

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He called me before my first appointment to check on me and again after my appointment to see if I had any questions! Imhave never had a Dr do this! Dr Bowen is amazing!

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent dr

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March 16, 2024

5.0

His intelligence and understanding regarding my condition is top notch. He took the time to explain everything to me and insure that I understood everything he was saying. He treated me and his staff with the utmost respect.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen was so nice and compassionate. He made me feel very calm as he explained everything he did in his exam.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He is very professional and patient

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March 11, 2024

5.0

He is an exceptionally professional and pleasant doctor. Courteous and thorough. I have no complaints whatsoever.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is kind and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Bowen is very knowledgeable, caring and takes the time to explain

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is brilliant and has wonderful bedside manner. I feel supported, educated, and cared for. I trust him implicitly.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Very personable, thorough, detailed, and empathetic.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, also takes time for my questions and spends time explaining my medical treatment Treats his staff with respect

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Doctor Bowen was excellent! He very knowledgeable, caring and took time to talk to me.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is great and kind and caring human being.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen was thorough and easy to talk to. Clearly explained options and answered all of my questions. He treated me like I was his only patient that day!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Bowen. He is extremely talented, thorough and caring. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and their outcomes. And he is the nicest person you will meet.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Great personality very thorough knowledgeable trustworthy.Type of person you want during a tough time

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February 06, 2024

5.0

The doctor visit was excellent.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He is dedicated, has great patient communication, has a great team and tops in his field.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He's the best. His confidence and kindess have gained our complete trust.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Listens well, explains things in a very understandable way.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Bowen is extremely knowledgeable and takes time to answer all questions. He is very dedicated to giving his best. He has a very healing presence. I am very grateful to him for the outstanding care that I have received.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen is an excellent doctor that is very thorough, kind, patient, and intelligent. The whole team is efficient and friendly. The state of the art equipment is impressive.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough, caring, and great at explaining everything.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and communication of his findings were exact and easy to understand!

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Personable and easy to talk to. Understands my situation and is empathetic

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January 20, 2024

5.0

He took such extraordinary care. He made sure he explained the procedure. Thoroughly examined my eye to weigh best options to save my sight. Brought me a protein drink realizing I had nothing all day and that I was diabetic. Just went above and beyond surpassing all expectations. He is a truly compassionate doctor.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He’s great at explaining and answering questions.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen explained everything in detail and really took his time.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Professionalism and personality!

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Bowen and Mariana are phenomenal! They went above and beyond to care for me and make sure I understood everything. They acknowledged the family members that were with me and included them in the conversations. They help me fully understand what I am dealing with and what to expect.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Professional, skilled, and caring. Takes the time to give you the highest level of care and to make sure you understand your condition.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Personable, relatable, caring, skilled and fantastic bed side manner.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very caring, never rushing, explains well.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Best retinal surgeon ever

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Came to meet me immediately even though I was an emergency made me feel calm as well

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bowen was very thorough and concerned with the efficacy of the treatment. He is a doctor that cares about his patients.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bowen is a very caring doctor Not too many doctors are as good as he is. He’s very professional, I thank the Lord for him

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December 24, 2023

5.0

His expertise and his caring manner.

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Best dr - makes you feel comfortable reassures you and explains everything takes the time to answer questions

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Great doctor, great guy!

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He is marvelous!

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He is very great in his field and I would recommend him to all my family and friends.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bowen is preeminent in his field yet is the nicest most caring doctor I've ever met

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Took time to clearly explain my diagnosis and treatment regimen.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Bowen is a remarkable human being. He is also an amazing doctor. He surrounds himself with a great care team and delivers outstanding care. I can't say enough positive things about my experiences.

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Experience, competence and professionalism. In addition, Dr. Randy Christopher Bowen has an uncommon ability to communicate his diagnosis and treatment plan clearly and concisely in terms that are understandable by the patient population. Dr Bowen's and nurse Mariana Hoerr's apparently seamless coordination contributes to the patient's confidence in the professional staff and care delivery process. It is apparent that Dr Bowen is supported with substantial resources that contribute to and permit treatment and care at state of the art level.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bowen is a fantastic doctor and I completely trust him!

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November 30, 2023

5.0

He’s absolutely the best!

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent care, takes time to explain, and I had a very positive outcome.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bowen is God-send. I could not be more pleased.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Bowen is very considerate, very responsive to any concerns , explains processes. I respect his knowledge and care for me as a patient.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Bowen top notch. Taking time to fully explain my test results and plan of care. Very compassionate.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

He is a great Doctor with great patient interaction skills.

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November 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bowen is fantastic! I could not ask for a better doctor to trust with my care.

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November 18, 2023

5.0

Skilled with heat bedside manner

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Very impressed with Dr. Bowen and staff. Appreciated their interest and care for my situation, them taking significant time to examine and educate me on my unique situation, Dr. Bowen's honesty and manner. He spent time on a Friday night consulting with a previous specialist about my case and called me on a Saturday to introduce himself. Full confidence in his ability and recommendation.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Thorough and knowledgable

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr was excellent and professional.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

The 10 is because I was very happy with Dr. Bowen's care.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

GREAT personality and exudes confidence

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November 07, 2023

5.0

I received excellent care From Dr. Bowen and his technicians. The testing my eyes were thoroughly done and thighs were explained in detail as the check up progressed. Future follow up appointment was made easy .

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Outstanding communicator. Very empathetic and caring.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bowen practices the way medicine was delivered in the past and is still being done at his clinic. When he is delayed getting to talk with me, I know it is because someone has presented with an emergency. If that was my emergence, I would want him to attend to it. When he does get to talk with me, I feel that I am getting 100% of his attention and concern. His staff make me feel welcomed and when Dr. Bowen is present with them, it feels as though I am being cared for by a team of caring experts who like each other and who enjoy their work.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bowen is a very attentive listener and is able to give a fully professional diagnosis. He is a most personable individual. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as an ophthalmologist.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

He explains everything very clearly and I feel from his attitude that he wants only the best for me.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

He is an experienced and excellent doctor. He takes a lot of time with his patients and answers all the questions that the patient has.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Clearly top of game nationally. Very caring doctor and gave me more info than I have gotten ever on my condition

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Very patient Doctor with wonderful bedside manner skills.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

He’s sooo smart & effective

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Explains things very well and clearly.

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