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Dr. James Bowsher, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Mount Pleasant, SC
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. James Bowsher, MD

Dr. James Bowsher, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant, SC. They graduated from OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE and is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Bowsher an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Bowsher works at MUSC Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion in Mount Pleasant, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Lazy Eye, Strabismus and Farsightedness along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Bowsher's Office Locations

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    MUSC Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion
    1600 Midtown Ave # 33, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 876-8282

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  • MUSC Medical Center

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Lazy Eye
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Strabismus
Farsightedness
Exotropia
Astigmatism
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Cataract with Neovascularization
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Leukocoria
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    About Dr. James Bowsher, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447584602
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
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    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. James Bowsher, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bowsher is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Bowsher works at MUSC Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion in Mount Pleasant, SC. View the full address on Dr. Bowsher’s profile.

    Dr. Bowsher has seen patients for Lazy Eye, Strabismus and Farsightedness, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bowsher on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Bowsher. 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. Bowsher.

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