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Dr. Jon Bowar, MD

Dr. Jon Bowar, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jon Bowar, MD is a psychiatrist in Saint Cloud, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bowar has extensive experience in Personality Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS in 1992. He is affiliated with Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1406 6th Ave N Saint Cloud, MN 56303

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bowar specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bowar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bowar

2.5
6 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
33%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
17%
17%
1 star
50%
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I wanted to like him
I know these reviews are blown off because … psych patient’s “lack insight” but don’t let yourself off the hook so quick, Dr. Bowar. Dr. Bowar took sides and believed my lying husband over something that was a serious concern. He then used this lie to begin formulating ridiculous diagnostic ideas. I felt like he constantly came to me with diagnostic criteria I fulfilled due to a traumatic childhood. When I disagreed and tried to explain myself, he didn’t listen. I was left on a cocktail of addictive medications that his crony had put me on. It was only after I escaped both of them and found a nurse practitioner who took me off, that I began feeling better. Yes, buspirone CAN treat anxiety. 10 years of clonazepam was not necessary. Trazadone CAN work for insomnia instead of zolpidem if you take it at 7pm and at 10pm. Pramipexole CAN cause impulsive behaviors. I used to not want to see nurse practitioners, but now that’s all I’ll see.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2025
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Absolute garbage.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jon Bowar, MD is a psychiatrist in Saint Cloud, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bowar has extensive experience in Personality Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from...read more
  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Wisconsin / Hospital And Clinics

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

St Cloud Hospital Decentralized Lab1406 6th Ave N Saint Cloud, MN 56303
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Practice

Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health Plaza1900 Centracare Cir Ste 2475 Saint Cloud, MN 56303
2

Practice

Monticello-Big Lake Hospital1013 Hart Blvd Monticello, MN 55362
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital

    1406 6th Ave N
    Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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