Frank Bowden, III., Ophthalmologist
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Frank Bowden, III.

Ophthalmologist

7205 Bonneval Road Jacksonville Florida, 32256

About

Frank W. Bowden, III., MD, currently maintains Bowden Eye & Associates, a private practice serving the state of Florida. A highly skilled physician of over 25 years, Dr. Bowden founded Bowden Eye Associates in 2001, focusing the practice on comprehensive eye care; custom cataract surgery; refractive and LASIK surgery; glaucoma surgery and laser therapy; ocular surface disease reconstruction; corneal transplantation; and corneal and external diseases, a discipline in which he had a fellowship at the internationally recognized Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Bowden is Board certified in ophthalmology, is the official eye care provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL, and a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Bowden is one of Florida?s most renowned physicians and has been recognized as one of Jacksonville?s Top Doctors four times by Jacksonville Magazine, and honored by the magazine as the Best Doctor of 2006 and 2007. In addition to treating his patients, Dr. Bowden is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Florida and speaks around the US to colleagues and medical students on his expertise.

Education and Training

Meharry Medical College

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Corneal DiseaseGlaucomaLaser MedicineLaser SurgeryRefractive Cataract Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking -
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Florida -

Awards

  • Patient's Choice Award, 2013   
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011, 2013   
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors of Florida, 2009   

Internships

  • United States Naval Hospital

Fellowships

  • (Cornea and Refractive Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American-European College of Ophthalmic Surgeons, Cornea Society

Articles and Publications

  • Has been Published; Book Chapter, 2013

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Upbringing, Values, Dedication, Education, Making a Difference in Patient's Lives

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family, Friends, Tennis, Fitness, Traveling

Frank Bowden, III.'s Practice location

7205 Bonneval Road -
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
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