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Dr. Brian Dowdell, MD

Dr. Brian Dowdell, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Dowdell, MD is a pain medicine physician in Melbourne, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

308 S Harbor City Blvd Ste A Melbourne, FL 32901

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Dr. Dowdell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowdell

3.4
47 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Great Doctor!
Very professional and patient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brianna – Aug 22, 2023
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Very Professional
Very Professional
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tim C. – Aug 18, 2023
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Thank you Dr. Dowdell
I have never feel more secure and safe in the hands of Dr. Brian Dowdell. He's absolutely incredible, and so if the staff. The best clinic of professionals I've ever been before. Thank you Dr. Dowdell, you are the best of bests.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mario D. – Jun 08, 2023
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Amazing Doctor!
Great practice and doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2023
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Thank you!
Awesome people!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dwayne E. – Apr 13, 2023
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A #1 in my book Treated professionally & well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Keith H – Apr 03, 2023
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It's always a pleasant staff and visit
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Antoinette G – Mar 22, 2023
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Dr. Dowdell was the best
Kind, attentive, thorough and compassionate. Need plush chaise in the waiting room.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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AntonioS – Mar 22, 2023
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Best experience with Dr. Dowdell
Excellent interaction with staff. Had the best experience at the facility
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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LaAnthonyV – Mar 22, 2023
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Dr Dowdell office is wonderful, they make you feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. Dr Dowdell has really helped me over the years, he is truly trying to help me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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Horrible, I have never been so utterly disgusted with a health care provider in my life. There is a constant turn over off staff and other doctors. Dr. Dowdell is dismissive, arrogant barely speaks and leaves the room. He cannot remember what procedures he has and has not done. Literally barely looks at you, does not review any records. It has been an absolute nightmare dealing with him and his practice. Please find another practice because you will end up far worse from just the stress alone
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Julia in Melbourne , FL – May 18, 2018
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Dr. Dowdell is a no-show for 90% of his appointments, sending his assistant to almost every appt. Those 90% are referred to as drug-refill appts. Once a month, for years, no medical exam. When he does show up, he's cold and distracted and condescending.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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2 year Patient in Melbourne, FL – Feb 13, 2018
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In my experience as a health care provider myself I found this doctor has the compassion of a King cobra. it takes over an hour to fill out his pages and pages of forms. As a new patient in real pain I felt I was being interrogated and then with a snap judgment I was thrown out the door . If you want a caring compassionate physician to treat your pain forget about this man . The only kindness I received was not being billed for the office visit. He didn't even check my urine analasis .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
19 others found this helpful
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Orlando, FL – May 08, 2017
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This is/was the Dr who performed my mom's back surgery, 10/5/16. She's been in severe pain since. It's so bad she can't get up and use the bathroom, or do every day things. At follow up 11/10, nurse says Dr doesn't want to speak with mom, explaining issue w/ lawyer and financial situations, even though LOP in place. Mom left because of Dr refusal to see her. Receptionist calls and states mom is discharged for leaving. Dr continues to prescribe pain meds but will not see mom. I am sickened by Dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
20 others found this helpful
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Nikki in Palm Bay, FL – Nov 10, 2016
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I HAD MY FIST APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED ON 9/16 16 AT 3: 45 PM ARRIVED AT 3.PM TO FILL PAPER WORK AND WAS ESCORTED INTO AN EXAM ROOM AT 4:50.OVER AN HOUR LATER. AFTER A BRIEF INTERVIEW WITH AN AIDE,I WAS LET TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER HOUR IN THE EXAM ROOM WHEN I QUESTIONED THE DELAY SOMEONE THAT SEEMED TO BE IN CHARGE CAME INTO THE ROOM SEEMINGLY ANNOYED AND STATED THIS WAS NORMAL IF I WANTED TO SEE A SPECIALIST AND GAVE ME TWO CHOICES.RESCHEDULE OR LEAVE I OPTED FOR THE SECOND. L RODRIGUEZ
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
23 others found this helpful
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L RODRIGUEZ in Palm Bay, FL – Sep 18, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Brian Dowdell, MD is a pain medicine physician in Melbourne, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Stanford U/stanford Affl Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • St University Ny/sisters Charity

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1994
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • President of Brevard County Medical Society, 2007

  • Outstanding Resident Award for Spinal Cord Injury Care, 1996

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Locations

Practice

Brevard Rehabilitation Medicine308 S Harbor City Blvd Ste A Melbourne, FL 32901
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Practice

Biocellular Therapies Inc2290 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste 210B Melbourne, FL 32935
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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