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Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA.
Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD
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Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA.

About

Dr. Bowlus graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Bowlus currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center and Sutter Davis Hospital. Dr. Bowlus has experience treating conditions like Cirrhosis, Ascites and Esophageal Varices among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bowlus received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Bowlus' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bowlus is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cirrhosis
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Esophageal Varices
Cirrhosis
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Esophageal Varices
Biliary Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Colon Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Premium
  • Aetna HMO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4150 V St Ste 3500, Sacramento, CA 95817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 734-3751
  2. 2 Midtown Ambulatory Care Center-Uc Davis Health
    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3500, Sacramento, CA 95816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 734-8616
  3. 3 Woodland Healthcare-Davis Pharmacy
    2440 W Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 747-3000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Office
    2315 Stockton Blvd Ste 3016, Sacramento, CA 95817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 734-2890

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Aug 15, 2019
Dr Bowlus is an awesome doctor. I am extremely happy to be his patient, he truly cares and makes you feel very comfortable.
Frank Bueno — Aug 15, 2019
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bowlus' profile.

Dr. Bowlus frequently treats the following conditions: Cirrhosis, Ascites and Esophageal Varices. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center and Sutter Davis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Bowlus, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA

  • Sutter Davis Hospital

    2000 Sutter Pl, Davis, CA