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Dr. Erik Bowman, MD

Dr. Erik Bowman, MD

Hip & Knee Orthopedics*

Dr. Erik Bowman, MD is an orthopedic hip & knee surgery specialist in Boulder, CO. Dr. Bowman has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Foothills Hospital and Melissa Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 96 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (96 reviews)

Practice

4740 Pearl Pkwy Ste 200 Boulder, CO 80301

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Dr. Bowman's Reviews

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4.8
96 ratings, 76 with a written review
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Great experience
Dr. Bowman patiently answered all my questions and provided great information. I feel comfortable moving ahead with my surgery.
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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Apr 16, 2025
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Amazing surgeon
Dr Bowman is an amazing surgeon. He will listen to you. Work with you to come together with a plan that is best for you. I would recomend him or his PA to anyone. Thank you for the new hip and a life of no pain.
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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Apr 15, 2025
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I have already recommend dr Bowman to 3 others
The prompt service and quality professional service are noted.
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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Apr 08, 2025
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Maintaining Your Knee replacement
Dr Bowman is always personable and remembers important details about your lifestyle as it may impact your knee health. I recently saw him because I had some concerns after a car accident. While the knee looked good on film, he prescribed PT to help stretch and strengthen all the “connectors” that stabilize your knee. It always helps to have a timeline of when you noticed a change; frequency and types of events that trigger it; and pain levels and specific location in the knee.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2025
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A Good Man
Dr Bowman was friendly andprofessional. He is doing my hip surgery in 10 days. I am a retired Orthopedic surgeon from Chicago.Proctor R. Anderson MD
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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Proctor R. Anderson MD – Mar 04, 2025
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Professional and personable
Dr. Bowman was courteous and professional in his delivery of my diagnosis. He patiently answered all of my questions and put me at ease. He listened to my concerns and never made me feel rushed.
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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Tiffany – Feb 15, 2025
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Complete care start to finish
I reluctantly had a total knee replacement. With Dr Bowman’s help I became a little less reluctant. Now 3 months post procedure I am happy to have gone forward. The before, during and after care couldn’t have made me more comfortable with this process. Than you!
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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Rusty McCoy – Feb 13, 2025
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Spent a good amount of time with me explaining the process and what to expect. Never felt rushed. So impressed with him and his staff
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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HeatherM – Jan 24, 2025
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Very thorough and explained things well and gave an alternative to surgery right away.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2025
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Absolute Trust
I am so grateful! Dr. B tells the truth with compassion, has remarkable technical skills, and I will absolutely return for a different joint replacement down the road. I have complete confidence in his diagnostic and surgical competence. I recommend him with complete trust.
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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LS – Dec 24, 2024
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Great, Attentive Doctor
Dr Bowman took the time to explain things and options in an easy to understand manner.
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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Will E – Dec 11, 2024
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Dr Bowman is an amazing knee surgeon
Besides that my knee surgery was amazing, Dr Bowman always takes the time to be sure all your questions and concerns are answered
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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Dec 03, 2024
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Dr Bowman performed a full hip replacement with a bunch of previous surgeries in the same area and I'm feeling really good today, 11-29-24...... two weeks after the surgery....... will be taking My time and the time to heal completely but it has been a life changing experience for the better and positive. Having a very positive experience with the work he's done.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Clifton Williams – Nov 30, 2024
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Telehealth
He was very prepared, informative, answered questions and accommodating with scheduling earliest surgery time. Great staff follow-up!
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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Donna – Nov 26, 2024
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Great
Thorough, personable and informative.
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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Nov 21, 2024
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Dr. Bowman
Dr. B listens, makes eye contact, never seems rushed. Good guy.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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John – Nov 19, 2024
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The best!
My experiences with Dr. Bowman and the staff at BCO have been nothing short of wonderful. It’s always a bit nerve-racking to discuss possibilities of surgery, however Dr. Bowman makes you feel extremely comfortable and empathizes with your situation. Dr. Bowman does a great job of breaking down your injury and going through the appropriate steps to your healing journey in layman’s terms, which some providers don’t take the time to go out of their way to do. Dr. Bowman is very open and receptive to all of your questions and answers them honestly and respectfully. My personal journey went exactly as Dr. Bowman had prepared me for and, if you follow the recommendations for exercises, PT and are adherent with your medications, you’ll heal up and be ready to go in no time.Sidebar: Regarding the review from October about comparing him to a used car salesman, that couldn’t be further from the truth. If you want a used car salesman, go to Panorama.
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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Nov 15, 2024
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Highly recommend
I got in - he listened well - and we have a plan. Terrific.
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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Kate RZ – Nov 13, 2024
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Personable and capable.
I liked how Dr. Bowman was friendly, able to put me at ease, and also was professional. He answered my questions and explained clearly what needs to be done. It was a very positive experience.
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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MsVal – Oct 15, 2024
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Used car salesman masquerading as a doctor.
Here's what will happen. You'll have an X ray. He'll glance at it and say you need replacement surgery. If you want it at Foothills hospital he'll tell you that it's a germ factory and you really should have it done at a Boulder Center facility. I've had three surgeries and several other procedures at Foothills with no problem ever. There are no complaints against Foothills. Boulder Center has become nothing more than a surgery factory and should not be trusted.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat every patient as if they are my family.  I like to thoroughly explain the injury or condition and help the patient understand what treatment options there are available.  I work with the patient to come up with a personalized...read more

biography

The movie Patch Adams inspired me to be a doctor.  I did not know what kind until I was in medical school.  A patient had fallen while cutting their grass.  He was no longer able to walk.  The orthopedic surgeon on call replaced...read more
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • University Of Louisville Hospitals

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Medical School
  • University Of Tennessee Knoxville

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Bouldercentre for Orthopedics PC4740 Pearl Pkwy Ste 200 Boulder, CO 80301
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