Dr. J. Russell Bowen, MD

Family Medicine

4.9 out of 5

778 verified ratings

1 Location


Lee Health

4211 Metro Pkwy

Fort Myers, FL 33916

(239) 343-4814 Directions

778 Ratings, 402 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Oct 1, 2026
Dr Bowen is an excellent and exceptionally knowledgeable and caring physician. I cannot recommend him more highly.

Oct 1, 2026
Dr. Bowen as well as his MA. Dr. Bowen always provides excellent care and offers practical solutions to improve my overall health. I appreciate his warm and professional manner that facilitates confidence that the care I receive is excellent.

Oct 1, 2026
Both Dr. Bowen and the nurse that took care of me was excellent.

Sep 30, 2026
Dr. John Bowen is excellent!!!

Sep 30, 2026
Dr. Bowen. & Jackie

Sep 30, 2026
Everyone was very considerate and thoughtful.

Sep 30, 2026
Dr bowen really took the time to put my mind at ease and talked through everything in ways I could understand even when I was upset and worried.

Sep 30, 2026
Jacqueline and Dr. Bowen were professional, pleasant and thorough during my most recent visit. It is a pleasure to have them as our healthcare providrr.

Sep 30, 2026
Dr Bowen is the best

Sep 29, 2026
Dr. Bowen took enormous time to understand my potential medical issues. I am in the middle of finding a diagnosis that potentially could be a terminal illness. He reviewed my X-rays thoroughly and made me realize that there are mitigating reasons that I had not taken into account. And yet he listened and understood the angst I am living with just now. He is obviously a very caring and compassionate doctor.

Sep 28, 2026
Dr. Bowen Is so helpful and kind I appreciate him

Sep 28, 2026
Both, nurse and physician presented themselves in a warm and welcoming way. Easy to ask questions.

Sep 28, 2026
Dr. Bowen help me fill out the crazy thing on the I pad. It was very confusing for an elderly person. He was very patient.

Sep 28, 2026
Jacqueline is always amazing

Sep 23, 2026
Dr. Bowen always listens and addresses any concerns you have.

Sep 23, 2026
Dr. Bowen provided excellent service during this telehealth visit.

Sep 23, 2026
The staff is friendly and caring. Dr Bowen is the best!

Sep 22, 2026
I really like the medical assistant. She's very friendly and bubbly and welcoming

Sep 21, 2026
Dr Bowen

Sep 21, 2026
Bowen, the best!

Sep 21, 2026
MA Jackie was friendly and professional. She also was efficient and well organized. I enjoyed meeting her for the first time and looking forward to seeing her again.

Sep 17, 2026
Every one outstanding.

Sep 17, 2026
Dr Bowen is one of the best doctors I have had. He listens well, he explains all the test results, he comes cup with answers to improve my well being without being judgmental. I could not ask for better. The assistant was also very kind and professional. I thing her name was Jackie. She was calm and professional and caring.

Sep 17, 2026
Absolutely

Sep 16, 2026
Dr. Bowen is excellent in discussing the issues and in helping to make me understand the issues. Jacqueline was very professional and helpful.

Sep 16, 2026
Dr Bowen very thorough and everything was great.

Sep 16, 2026
Dr J Bowen

Sep 15, 2026
Dr Bowen is an excellent doctor! Knowledgeable and caring!

Sep 15, 2026
Dr. Bowen is an outstanding physician.

Sep 14, 2026
Jackie, Dr. Bowen's medical assistant, was friendly, professional, and helpful. Dr. Bowen has always practiced good and sensible medicine with me. Very happy with the professional service I receive by Dr. Bowen's team and the overall quality of the facility including the lab facility.

Sep 14, 2026
Jaqueline. Sorry if u spelled ur name wrong she is outstanding. Her desire manor is amazing. She listens to you and takes time with you. I never feel rushed or that my statements/opinions don't matter. She is a rock star!!

Sep 14, 2026
Dr. Bowen and his nurse are truly outstanding

Sep 2, 2026
Everyone was wonderful. Every time I've gone to that office I've never had a bad experience.

Sep 2, 2026
Everything

Sep 1, 2026
Dr. Bowen always takes his time in discussing your health problems with you! He makes you feel he really cares, and I believe he really does!

Aug 31, 2026
Dr. Bowen is always great. He is very thorough, a great listener and a He is very thorough, a great listener and an excellent clinician. The MA was very good. She was very personable and made sure to explain everything that she was doing. She made sure to bring my attention to a clean room hence the smell of bleach, clean hands and privacy.

Aug 31, 2026
J was extremely helpful.

Aug 27, 2026
Very meticulous,and inclusive of all the issuers I was having! He was very thoughtful and a great choice e!!

Aug 27, 2026
Dr Bowen and staff were very good.

Aug 27, 2026
Dr Bowen is the best.. He listened to my concerns and gave me great care on my visit

Aug 26, 2026
Jackie

Aug 26, 2026
Dr. John Bowen

Aug 26, 2026
Everything was great.

Aug 25, 2026
Both his assistant and Dr. Bowen did a great job, I was not rushed, took time to review Bloodwork, gave me options regarding numbers associated to improve.I told Dr. Bowen I'm looking for a Cardiologist, that mine has retired. The referral group contacted me in 1-2 days and set me up with a Heart Doctor close to home, good support with this group. Discussed Medications & refills for coming new year,

Aug 24, 2026
The were all so very kind and accessible

Aug 24, 2026
Overall, Dr. & Staff outstanding.

Aug 24, 2026
Dr. Bowen and his entire team are truly exceptional. From the moment you walk into the office, you can tell they genuinely care about their patients. Dr. Bowen takes the time to listen, answer questions, and make sure you never feel rushed or overlooked. He is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, compassionate, and thorough-everything you could ask for in a primary care physician.His staff is equally wonderful: professional, welcoming, responsive, and always willing to help. It's rare to find a medical practice where you feel this well cared for from start to finish.I'm extremely grateful to have Dr. Bowen as my primary care doctor and have complete confidence in him and his team. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Truly a five-star experience!

Aug 24, 2026
Dr. Bowen and all of his staff!

Aug 19, 2026
Everyone I came in contact with was very kind, caring and professional.

Aug 19, 2026
Dr. Bowen is awesome!!! Front staff was polite and friendly. Jackie made me feel at ease and explained everything. She was amazing!!