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Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD

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(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), bladder cancer, and more.

2400 Kathleen Road
Lakeland, FL 33810

(863) 687-1302

Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD is an urologist in Lakeland, FL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD is affiliated with LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2400 Kathleen Road
Lakeland, FL 33810

Some issues Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

ablation	56
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	50
catheterization	104
chemotherapy	50
cryotherapy	33
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	1333
foreign body removal	30
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
lab tests	344
laser treatment	44
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	399
minor procedures	41
stent placement (stenting)	57
urologic procedures	722

**Gender**
Male	799
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	933
Black	46
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	159
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

ablation	22
anorectal procedures	10
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	53
catheterization	79
chemotherapy	53
cryotherapy	12
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	1086
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
lab tests	271
laser treatment	10
minimally invasive procedures	304
minor procedures	25
stent placement (stenting)	38
urologic procedures	593

**Gender**
Male	702
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	859
Black	39
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	131
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

ablation	42
catheterization	92
cryotherapy	24
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1194
foreign body removal	27
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
lab tests	278
laser treatment	36
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	344
minor procedures	26
stent placement (stenting)	53
urologic procedures	577

**Gender**
Male	1430
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1786
Black	80
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	750
From 75 to 84	790
85 and over	312
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

ablation	34
anorectal procedures	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	52
catheterization	152
chemotherapy	52
cryotherapy	13
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	1433
foreign body removal	30
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
lab tests	263
laser treatment	29
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	374
minor procedures	29
potassium test	18
stent placement (stenting)	46
suprapubic catheter replacement	83
urologic procedures	778

**Gender**
Male	1007
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1210
Black	43
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	507
85 and over	228
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

doctor visit	383
foreign body removal	28
hospital care	323
inpatient care	323
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	127
stent placement (stenting)	41
urologic procedures	120

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	88
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	25
Cancer	25

catheterization	29
doctor visit	350
foreign body removal	22
hospital care	420
inpatient care	420
laser treatment	10
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	116
stent placement (stenting)	38
urologic procedures	139

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	104
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	21

catheterization	27
doctor visit	254
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
lab tests	21
minimally invasive procedures	36
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	57

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	61
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	22

ablation	8
blood draw	48
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	431
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
lab tests	209
minimally invasive procedures	88
minor procedures	18
potassium test	17
urologic procedures	176

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	63
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	28

blood draw	69
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	827
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
lab tests	374
minimally invasive procedures	154
minor procedures	18
urologic procedures	231

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD treated as an urologist in Lakeland, FL were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

ablation	33
anorectal procedures	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	51
blood draw	58
catheterization	70
chemotherapy	51
cryotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	813
foreign body removal	24
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158
lab tests	254
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	220
minor procedures	26
potassium test	17
stent placement (stenting)	41
urologic procedures	385

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Female	169
Male	511

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	624
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	114
75 to 84	273
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	258

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Education & Training

He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.75 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lakeland, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Lowell Bowers, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,472 Vesicare $848	Myrbetriq $308	XTANDI $113	MYCAMINE $5	$199
Pfizer Inc.	$313 TOVIAZ $191	VIAGRA $112	LYRICA $10
Coloplast Corp	$302 CONTINENCE CARE $121	TITAN $67	PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $56	ENDOUROLOGY $45	VIRTUE $13
Olympus America Inc.	$280 UGN Laser Capital $116	iTIND System $107	Olympus Digital Flexible Ureteroscopes $58
Boston Scientific Corporation	$229 URETERAL STENTS AND GUIDEWIRES $96	KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $82	SENSOR PTFE-NITINOL GUIDEWIRE WITH HYDROPHILIC TIP $20	POLARIS $17	GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $14
Other	$1,189 Lupron $90	Prolia $72	ELIGARD $69	FIRMAGON $64	XIAFLEX $62	Other $833

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,340
Education	$338
Consulting Fee	$108

Biography

Dr. David Bowers works as an urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. Dr. Bowers welcomes new patients at his office inLakeland, FL as reported by Doctor.com.

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