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Dr. Brad Bowyer, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (114)
Map Pin Small Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brad Bowyer, MD

Dr. Brad Bowyer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Rockford, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Eastern Illinois University and is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and UW Health. Dr. Bowyer, completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Bowyer an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Bowyer works at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd in Rockford, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Nausea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bowyer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd
    401 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 397-7340
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:30

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  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
  • UW Health

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nausea
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Diarrhea
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Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Shortness of Breath
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205821089
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Eastern Illinois University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Brad Bowyer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bowyer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bowyer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bowyer works at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd in Rockford, IL. View the full address on Dr. Bowyer’s profile.

    Dr. Bowyer has seen patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Nausea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bowyer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    114 patients have reviewed Dr. Bowyer. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bowyer.

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