South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome general surgeon Howard Bowers, MD.  He joins SGMC Surgery, a general and specialty surgical practice and a part of SGMC's expanding physician network. 

Dr. Bowers has been practicing in the surgical field for more than 12 years. Originally from Ohio, he comes to Valdosta from Idaho, where he has been for the past three years. Prior to that, he spent seven years serving as an Attending General Surgeon in the United States Air Force. 

He received his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in General Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of General Surgeons.  

Dr. Bowers shared that patients can expect that he will take the time to care for their specific needs and work with them on a treatment plan to achieve improved wellness in their overall lives.  

He specializes in a variety of surgical pathology from benign to malignant. He has experience in trauma, acute care, and vascular surgery. He shared that he enjoys minimally invasive procedures, and specifically, robotic surgery, which is revolutionizing general surgery. 

Dr. Bowers is excited to move to South Georgia to collaborate with SGMC's existing surgery team and care for the patients in the area alongside his new colleagues. 

Dr. Bowers is married and has two boys. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking and fishing, and spending time with friends and family. 

SGMC Surgery is located in the Professional Building at 2409 North Patterson Street in Valdosta.   

For more information, visit sgmc.org.