Dr. Barbara L Bowsher MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
3100 Schofield Rd Bldg 1179 San Antonio TX, 78234About
Dr. Barbara Bowsher is an adolescent specialist practicing in Tripler Army Medical Center, HI. Dr. Bowsher works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Bowsher treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Adolescent Medicine
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