James Bowsher
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
167 Ashley Ave 1st Floor, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

James Bowsher, MD, specializes in Pediatric Cataract & Cornea Surgery, and Pediatric Ophthalmology and is located in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Dr. Bowsher is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Bowsher is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

General Surgery
Pediatrics

Licenses

Ophthalmology in IN

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

OPH PEDS SEI
167 Ashley Ave 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Other Locations
OPH PEDS CFP3
1101 Waterline St, Charleston, SC 29494
OPH PEDS SEI
167 Ashley Ave, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29425

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Bowsher has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Total Publications

Evaluation of the QuickSee portable autorefractor system in a pediatric population.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Bowsher

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Is Dr. James Bowsher a top-rated expert for Amblyopia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Bowsher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Amblyopia, 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. James Bowsher specialize in?

While Dr. James Bowsher is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. James Bowsher participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Bowsher has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amblyopia. You can view a list of Dr. James Bowsher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Bowsher accept my insurance?

Dr. James Bowsher accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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