Overview
Brian Dowdell is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida.
His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
Locations
308 S Harbor City Blvd Ste A, Melbourne, FL 32901
2290 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste 210B, Melbourne, FL 32935
Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute - Downtown Orlando
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Dowdell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Dowdell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Dowdell by calling their office at 321-733-0064. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Dowdell a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Dowdell is classified as an Experienced expert for Cervical Spondylosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian Dowdell specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Dowdell is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Brian Dowdell accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Dowdell accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-733-0064 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Dowdell isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Dowdell isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
