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Dr. Frank W. Bowden III, MD, FACS - Board Certified Ophthalmologist in Orange Park, Florida

Dr. Frank W. Bowden III, MD, FACS

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

Orange Park, Florida
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1952302523· License: ME45751 (FL) verify
Medical school: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine · Graduated 1979
Industry payments (2024): $43,835 across 95 payments (what this means)
3.94(55 ratings)
Dr. Frank W. Bowden III, MD, FACS - Board Certified Ophthalmologist in Orange Park, Florida

Main Office

1008 Park Ave #140, Florida

(904) 215-4600

Book a Service Consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Dr. Frank W. Bowden III, MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cornea specialist practicing in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the founder and medical director of Bowden Eye & Associates, specializing in LASIK, glaucoma treatment, and other ophthalmic surgical procedures. Dr. Bowden is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside. With extensive experience and a focus on patient outcomes, Dr. Bowden offers comprehensive eye care services.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Ophthalmologist

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$43,835

Payments

95

Compared to peers

Above average

Dr. Frank W. Bowden III received $43,835 across 95 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 89% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program, and the largest single payer was Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Experience

Dr. Frank W. Bowden III Review Summary

4.27
Dr. Bowden receives excellent ratings overall. He has a 5.0 rating based on one review on one platform, a 3.8 out of 5 on Healthgrades, and a 4 out of 5 on U.S. News Health. His Google review score is a perfect 5 out of 5.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

3.8 out of 5

Based on 56 reviews

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health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 109 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Patient Awards

Excellence

Insurance Information

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Phone: (904) 215-4600

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1008 Park Ave #140

Orange Park, Florida 32073

Office Information

Phone: (904) 215-4600

Where does Dr. Frank W. Bowden III practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1008 Park Ave #140, Orange Park, Florida 32073

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Meharry Medical College

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Md
Facs
Fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist/surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Frank W. Bowden III online?
The provided information does not specify whether online appointments can be made with Dr. Bowden. It's recommended to contact his office directly at (904) 215-4600 or check the Bowden Eye & Associates website.
Does Dr. Frank W. Bowden III offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Bowden offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for further information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Frank W. Bowden III?
One patient review title highlights a dramatic improvement in vision after treatment, going from "Blind to Seeing."
What areas of care does Dr. Frank W. Bowden III cater to?
Dr. Bowden specializes in ophthalmology, with a focus on LASIK surgery, glaucoma treatment, and other ophthalmic surgical procedures. He also provides general eye care services.