Dr. Alfred Palmer Bowles MD
Surgeon
5711 University Hts Suite 100 San Antonio TX, 78249About
Dr. Alfred Bowles is a general surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Bowles specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Bowles provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1990
Indiana University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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