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Kraig Bower

Kraig Bower, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

4.9 of 5 stars41 ratings, 14 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Kraig Bower

Background

Dr. Kraig Scot Bower is an associate professor of ophthalmology and the director of refractive surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in refractive surgery (LASIK), cornea and external diseases of the eye and anterior segment surgery. Dr. Bower is a retired Army colonel, Medical Corps. From 2001 to 2010, he was the director of refractive surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and served as the Army's refractive surgery subject matter expert, advising the Army Surgeon General on laser refractive surgery and managing the Army's Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program.

Centers and Institutes

Wilmer Eye Institute Research

Research Interests

ocular microbiology, ocular trauma, refractive surgery, teleophthalmology

Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • International Society of Refractive Surgeons

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Fellowship, Cornea and External Diseases, 1996

    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Residency, Ophthalmology, 1995

    University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas

    Medical Education, MD, 1984

    Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology

    American Board of Ophthalmology, 2022

    Insurance

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    • Aetna
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    41 ratings, 14 reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Compliant

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/18/2024

      Sorry he is retiring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2024

      He is caring & knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      As usual, very professional and thoroughly explains everything.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/28/2024

      We have enjoyed working with Dr. Bower.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2024

      Sorry to hear about Dr. Bower's retirement.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2024

      One of the best I have had & I am 50.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      Dr Bower listened & provided satisfactory answers to my concerns.Excellent experience for each & every encounter since the beginning.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/30/2024

      I will miss him

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Love, love, love the "Eye" team, Dr. Bower & his fellows are the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/5/2024

      Dr Bower and his colleagues were friendly and exceptionally professional