Carrie Bowler, DO

The best doctor I ever had. Kind, caring, bright, and a good listener she always found time to explain all treatment options.

She was easy going, not too intense, but knowledgeable. Loved her.

Dr. Bowler, and One Medical in general, are top notch.
Always responds to my questions promptly and getting an appointment is never hard.

I’ve been a patient of One Medical Group for two years, and have seen several of their doctors/​PAs there. The two that really stand out for me are Dr. Dinenberg and Dr. Carrie Bowler.
Dr. Dinenberg is my primary doctor. but when it came time for my annual exam, I felt more comfortable with a female doctor.
Dr. Bowler was extremely thorough and patient. She is also very pleasant. She asked a long list of questions about my medical history, and recommended the appropriate blood work for preventive measures.
I really felt that Dr. Bowler took her time with me and was very sensitive to my concerns.
I would recommend Dr. Bowler to any of my friends or family.

I have tremendous respect for all doctors, and the time and effort they put in to become what they are. I tend to favor traditional medicine, but respect that some prefer homeopathic and alternative solutions. That being said, I know my body very well and expect that any doctor reciprocate the respect I give them.
I’ve been a member of One Medical for about a year and a half now, and usually see Dr. Singh. I came down with a horrific allergy attack/​suspected sinus infection over the weekend and called Monday morning for an appointment — they squeezed me in with Dr. Bowler but neglected to tell me she is a DO (first strike against the normally wonderful front desk).
Dr. Bowler really disappointed me. She came and got me 10 – 15 minutes late and I felt rushed the whole appointment. I told her my symptoms, and that I suspected I had a sinus infection (I’ve had ‘em — several — before). After she asked me what I’ve done in the past for sinus infections, she then gave me a litany of homeopathic/​OTC solutions (most of which I don’t agree with, some of which I’m already doing and are not helping much, or have tried in the past with limited or no success — and I told her that). When I pushed back, she gave me a prescription with the explanation that «part of getting better is not stressing about how you’re going to get better, so I’m going to give this to you if you don’t feel better» as though I’m some sort of ninny that only feels better when I have a prescription in hand. I felt like she was getting impatient and frustrated with me, like she just wanted me out of there because I didn’t agree with her.
Like other Unilocalers, I felt rushed, dismissed, ignored, patronized and treated like a silly little child for going to the doctor so soon after coming down with something. I realize she has a different philosophy than I do, but I felt she could have treated me a little better.
I’ll make sure I see a regular MD or a PA next time.

I signed up for One Med group about 6 months ago and chose Dr. Bowler as my primary based on her profile –big mistake.
I went-​in for a 30 check-​up — asked to get some basic blood work and a baseline cholesterol test since I had family risk factors and no previous test records. I was barely listened to for the whole appointment and then told there was no need for any tests.
I pushed, hard, and finally got a cholesterol test. Turns out my triglycerides were in fact high. Thanks to the test results I was motivated to change my diet and shape-​up a bit.
After this experience, I really felt like I wasn’t going to get what I needed out of seeing my Dr. so I just avoided going. Even after I found myself with a new problem that caused chronic pain, the thought of seeing Dr. Bowler seemed so unpleasant I avoided seeing a Dr. at all.
Finally, I reached my discomfort threshold and called for an appointment. Dr. Bowler was unavailable so I saw someone else on the staff– so much better! I felt like I was listened to and that my concerns were being addressed. I had almost given up on the whole medical group, just because of one bad apple.
If you want to sign-​up for One Medical go for it, just choose someone besides Dr. Bowler as your practitioner.
Good luck.

Physicians with good reviews are never accepting new patients. Or they don’t accept your insurance. Or they are accepting new patients, but don’t have available appointments. My office had sent me home sick and told me to see a doctor. And I didn’t have one.
I decided to pay the $ 150 fee to join a practice that claimed to have same day appointments. I’m sick of feeling terrible and having to wait two weeks to get a doctors appointment. I filled out the online form at 11pm and decided to call the next morning to see if I could get an appointment with Dr. Bowler.
But I overslept. A lot. I woke up at 2pm and thought «Crap! There is no way that they will get me in today.» I emailed anyways specifically asking if they had anything available that day (Thursday), the next day, or early the following week. I had low expectations. I’m used to waiting. They got me in, with *my* doctor at 4:30 that day.
Dr Bowler was on time. She was nice. She provided appropriate care. She faxed my prescription to the pharmacy so I could get medication ASAP and start feeling better. She took the time to explain why she was prescribing what she did. She gave me information about how long it should take for things to start working. She told me when I should follow up if I wasn’t feeling better. She did everything she was supposed to.
I spent two years as a healthcare analyst. I know more about how the health care system works than I would like to. It has made me a little weird about picking doctors. And If I don’t feel like I receive appropriate care, I find someone else who will give me appropriate care. I was worried when I paid $ 150 that I wouldn’t like the group. And I would regret that decision. But I don’t.

I had a fairly negative experience with this provider. The visit felt rushed and when I asked for a few things (some blood tests, etc) she firmly said no based on me not having risk factors, but I felt brushed off/​pushed around. I would have paid out of pocket for the tests, but she authoritatively closed the discussion. She said a lot, but I didn’t feel respected or cared for.

I like that you can get an appointment right away here, however my experience with this Dr has not been as stellar as the others here. I feel like the two times I’ve talked to her about my concerns she was barely listening and let another issue side track the concern I tried to talk about, twice, and I left not thinking I received the best care. If I am paying $ 100 to just be a patient there, I would expect to feel like I am really cared for. Considering going elsewhere.

I have been a patient of Dr. Bowler’s for a little over a year now and she is absolutely wonderful! I’ve come to her with several varying problems and she has always provided answers that are easy to comprehend and straight to the point… it’s amazing how much she knows about everything!
She’s super quick when responding to emails or phone calls and has even talked to me on the phone on one of her days off when I was having stomach pains a while back. She really cares about you and is talented at what she does… also has made some great recommendations for me when I needed to see specialists.
Apparently she is one of the more popular doctors at the Metropolitan Medical Group and I can see why! Thanks for everything Dr. Bowler!

Doctor Bowler is a fantastic doctor. Very caring, compassionate and intelligent. Genuinely has your best interest at heart.

Dr. Bowler is amazing — as is the MMG. I am so glad I paid the $ 100 to join — it was well worth it. Healthcare here is personalized and very reassuring. The office is immaculate, has a non-​hospital feel (good thing) and I never feel rushed out. The doctors take time to listen and talk through anything and everything related to your well-​being.

I want to share my wonderful experience with Dr. Bowler, I went to see
her for my back pain, she immediately explained my problem and what she can do about it, I think she is great as a person and as a doctor she is one of those persons that are meant to be in their goals
they have achieved in life. She is a Truth «DOCTOR»; I’m very lucky I’m her patient. because I can see that; she cares for the well being of her patients.
Also her office’s staff is great, they all work with you and if you need to speak to your doctor, they don’t give you the «Buts or Don’ts, they go right down and they make their best to keep the channels of communication between the patient and doctor «open».
Thank you Dr. Bowler. Nory H.

Would you look at all the reviews for this woman? This is quite the Lovefest, isn’t it?!
I, too, recently had an EXCELLENT experience with Carrie Bowler, who, while not my primary care physician, was available the same day I called when my new primary care doctor (also excellent – review will happen soon) was not available until the next day. When your particular situation is causing sleep deprivation, it becomes an urgent matter of public safety/​service that this emerging one-​woman death-​squad gets her shit together.
Carrie was an absolute angel. Easy to talk to, generous with her time, she even got me a second opinion the same day.
I am happy to report that I was quickly restored to my semi-​rested self. But more importantly, no chalk-​lines were drawn, no mug-​shots were taken, nor was bail money required. Way to go, Carrie! :)

I really like Dr. Bowler. As someone else mentioned, she’s very easy to talk to so I don’t feel bad admitting all the things I shouldn’t be doing but that she should know about.
Also, she gave me a great referral for a specialist and that was very helpful.
I’m so happy I found Metropolitan Medical group. Their philosophy makes doctor visits so much easier.

I’ve seen Dr. Bowler three times now for a leg/​hip injury I got while running my last half marathon. She was great. She showed me exercises to do to strengthen my leg, and the two follow-​up visits allowed her to do back and hip adjustments on me. She is very friendly and easy to talk to. She didn’t even yell at me when I mentioned that I tried to run again (against her specific instructions) :)

I just saw Dr. Bowler last week for an eye injury (I stabbed myself in the corner), and I want to say that she is great! She was very attentive and thorough with her exam, and even followed up the next day with a phone call to make sure I was okay. The Metrpolitan MD group always goes above and beyond, and Dr. Bowler is no different. Thanks!