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Michael P Bowley

Michael P Bowley, MD, PhD

Neurology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Martha's Vineyard Neurology Clinic
  2. Massachusetts General Neurology Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 8th Floor, Suite 835, Boston, MA 02114
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  3. Massachusetts General Neuromuscular Service

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neuromuscular Medicine, 2014
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2013
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
  • Medical Education: Boston University, MD/PHD COMBINED PROGRAM, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2013

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Mass Health
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Medicare CAH
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

190 ratings, 94 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr Bowley was extraordinary , beyond my expectations regarding his knowledge, thoroughness, keenness , and preparation.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr Bowley was outstanding and helped me to understand a difficult diagnosis

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    He gives me options and then respects my decision.

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr. Bowley possesses all of the qualities of an excellent physician. His caring manner and communication abilities helped me understand and deal with my diagnosis of GBS.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    I was so grateful to have a doctor with knowledge and compassion!

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    One of the best ever. I thought he might just say my condition is because of my age, but he went into my situation with a lot of care and science... both situations. Evceeded my expectations!

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Michael Bowley continued to be friendly, good listener, used good eye contact and verbal explanation. He was efficient yet I didn't feel rushed. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I very much appreciate being Dr. Bowley's patient. I believe he is a knowledgeable man. He is familiar with my background. I have a rare neuromuscular disease and I am grateful that he knows about it, that he knows about my medication, he knows about my symptoms. I appreciate, as I said, having him as a physician and I look forward to seeing him again in a couple of months.

  • Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr. Bowley did a very thorough exam ,listened carefully to all that I had to say and gave me the feedback that I needed. He was excellent overall.

  • Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Very thorough & professional.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr Bowley is professional yet easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Bowley listened carefully to my critical questions and answered them . At the same time was very supportive.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Yeah, I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Bowley. He's a wonderful doctor and I'm very satisfied. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    He is incredible. Absolute best.

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Wonderful doctor with great warmth and caring approach- so rare in this era.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. Bowley is the Best! He is professional while also being very friendly. He is very easy to talk with and answered all my questions. He addressed my concerns and was very prompt with his follow through in getting back to me on Patient Gateway. Very grateful to have Dr. Bowley for my neurologist!

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Bowley listens very carefully and is knowledgeable, he explains things so that you can understand .He has a great personality and I highly recommend him as a physician.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    The doctor was very thorough and I felt very comfortable with the video appointment even though I was very skeptical.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    He's the best doctor I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Excellent care always feel confident when I see my Doctor

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr Bowley is a excellent physician and a caring provider. Two thumbs way up.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr. Bowles is one of the best doctors that I have had over the many years. He is thorough and follows up with timely information about what to do next.

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    He was very respectful and very knowledgeable and thorough. I am not sure how up to date he is with the current recommendations for hormone therapy and would appreciate having more thoughtful dialogue about whether hormone treatments are the right treatment for women having headaches and migraines.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr Bowley is an extraordinary caregiver. I am constantly amazed by how dedicated he is. Recommend him in the strongest possible terms.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Bowley is a very caring and attentive practitioner. He carefully listens to all questions and concerns and explains all information very clearly. A wonderful doctor!

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    This was my first time seeing Dr. Bowley though I had heard very good things from other doctors at MGH. He was fantastic. Thorough, prepared, highly knowledgeable, and sensitive to my issues. I would highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    He's a very good professional, very knowledgeable. [redacted] Thanks.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    excellent provider.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    I respect his intelligence!

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Finally explained to me why I am experiencing the pain I am and how it affects my body. The explanation of how my body is responding to the stress on my nerves was shown on my film. The stenosis shows how much of my nerves were affected although still mild symptoms are not.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Bowley's offers every opportunity for open communication between the patient and physician. He "listens care fully", reacts as best he can to the issue presented, and openly reviews imaging and test results. Some further evaluations might relate to other specialists and their expertise. Dr. Bowley does not hesitate to leave that to the appropriate time, and refer as necessary.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    I am [redacted] years old and he is the best doctor I have ever had. He always remembers my past visits and problems; he is calm and welcoming even when he is extremely busy. He provides helpful advice that I can actually apply to better my circumstance and he alleviates my fears and gives me hope. I feel he truly wants to help me and has the expertise to do so. I am very fortunate to have him as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I trust Dr. Bowley with my care. He listens, we discuss options and we determine, together, any next steps. He's really great.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr M Bowley is one of the best doctors in that department, he was very professional and knowledgeable about my condition, explained my condition very clearly and made plan going forward with necessary MRI and possible PT. I'm so glad to finally see him, the wait was long but it was worth it.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Bowley is extremely thorough with his assessment of my condition. He spent lots of time with me conducting tests and listening to my explanation of my symptoms and concerns. He also ordered follow-up blood work and advised me on what to do at home regarding food and supplements to avoid. Also, I am to monitor my BP for several days and report the results through the portal. He is extremely personable; and I am very comfortable and relaxed during my visits with him and have every confidence in his opinions and his expertise in advising me with my neuropathy. Except for the travel from NH to MGH, it is always a positive experience to see him as my provider with regard to neuropathy.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    He is an excellent provider. He listens, he's very kind, but he's also extremely knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr Bowley is great.

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    He's really great. No concerns at all

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr Bowley and his team provided an exemplary patient experience.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Bowley always puts me at ease. He is a great communicator and explains everything in a way I can understand. He is respectful of my input and I feel very lucky to be in his care!

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Wonderful-exceptional-outstanding. Explained everything in simple language-making everything very understandable. Put me at ease immediately. Kept asking if I had any questions. He was a delight. Thank you MGHBW for him

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    When I called for an appointment, I was told that the first available was in June 2026 and the provider I requested was not available. Within a week I was contacted with an available appointment for the next day with the physician I had requested. On the day of my appointment, the department was very busy and one of the providers was not in. Despite that, Dr Bowley came out himself at my scheduled appointment time to call me in. He was very personable, listened and answered my questions. The appointment ran efficiently but I did not feel rushed. I highly recommend this provider.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Bowley has all of the desirable qualities in a physician. He listens, is knowledgeable, thorough and explains things in layman's terms.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Very good ?

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    [redacted] this visit was perfect.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Great respect I feel for this provider.

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr. Bowley is excellent and extremely knowledgeable. I'm lucky to have him as my doctor!

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    I've been seeing Dr Bowley for over ten years. His professional expertise and personal dedication to my care has been key to my quality of life. My sincere thanks to the MGH Neurology team!

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    I just wanted to say how much I really appreciate Dr. Michael Bowley. I know my diagnosis has been really scary and a lot of the times not knowing what to expect, not having a game plan can be really scary, but Dr. Bowley is just amazing at keeping me informed and making me feel like, you know, we got a game plan and that everything's gonna be all right. And so I'm so thankful to him and his team.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Bowley is the best

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Very nice listened to my issues and answered questions I had

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr Bowley knows me and my health problems. I have so many he cares for my health. He listens and explains everything to me. I cannot say enough good things about him.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Felt I was in good, capable hands.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I trust this care provider, but for the first time in many years I am disappointed that no one has reached out to me to discuss the results of my blood test and the implications for taking a new medicine. I have no idea if I am to begin a new medication or not. I will call the office this week with the hope that I will learn what Dr. Bowley's thinking is regarding a change in current treatments.

  • Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Dr. Bowley listens, knowledgeable, upbeat pleasant excellent! Look forward to on-site follow up

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Wonderful doctor, made me feel very comfortable as his patient right away on our first visit and I left our visit with so much confidence and appreciation for the care that I received.

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    All I can say he spends a lot of time with me and I think he is the best. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    This doctor was very thorough and very easy to talk with. He explained things very well and made it easy to understand. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    My neurologist nurse did the intake and I had my Dr Bowley exam/ appointment after that. He was empathic in listening to my specific concerns.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I was a positive experience.

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    All excellent. Simply said... MGH is the finest hospital in the world!

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Dr. Bowley was great !

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr Bowley was thorough and intent on determining the root cause of my breathing difficulty

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Love this provider.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    I had a good experience with Dr. Bowley. He's very good. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Great demeanor.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    He has a complete understanding of my past and current medical conditions. His treatment and advice are well-rounded.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Dr. Bowley is very thorough. He finds out what the problem is through testing and treats accordingly.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    He established a relationship with me, eye conact, a listner. And after gone thrue 6 Neuromuscular M.D in the past 5 years, Dr. Bowley is a 10. He assessed my symptoms/physically examined me biologically and not by algorythm age to assess symptoms, and treatment plan, I didn't feel I was on the MGH Assembly line.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Easy to talk to. Real concern for the patient. Discussed options. I feel very comfortable in his care.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. Bowley is a great provider and is always available and helpful and knows my history and my conditions well.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    He listens, sympathizes and brainstorms solutions.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    I'm a retired doc from the same field as Dr Bowley; so it is with no small amount of background that I can relay that Dr Bowley is outstanding both technically and from a bedside manner/humanistic viewpoint. MVH is very fortunate to have him on the island. The hospital could show its appreciation for his services by providing more modern conditions with more outdoor windows and a brighter atmosphere. He's a great doc!

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Great guy and doctor.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    He is an excellent professional doctor who makes patients feel as if they were part of his family.

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I loved Dr. Bowley. He was fabulous. I have met with him before and have felt the same way. He is very caring. He is very supportive and he has a great sense of humor, which really helps.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr Bowley went over my concerns and needs and addressed them in a knowlegeable way. He clearly understood my concerns and set up steps for me to follow i.e., xrays, PT, etc.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    It was fine. I felt listened to and informed.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    This was a memorable visit. From the time I walked into the hospital. The information desk, the person who took my information, to Dr. Bowley. Down to earth. Easy to talk with. I cannot explain well, he was so just personable, knowledgeable and genuinely interested and easy to talk with and had a great sense of humor. He listened and engaged with me in the entire 1 hour and 20 minutes. All staff were cheerful, helpful and even though there was a lot of activity about. It gave me hope someone was so helpful.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    I feel I get excellent care thru dr bowley and mass general. I look forward to my annual visit and

  • Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    A very good doctor, very attentive, a wonderful specialist. I think he will resolve my problem.

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Dr. Bowley is extraordinary -- caring, thoughtful, extremely knowledgeable, reassuring demeanor. Even though I hadn't seen him in almost a year, he seemed to recall my entire history. I really do consider him to be an exemplar of who a health care provider should be.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Dr Bowley is very attentive to what I'm telling him has gone on in my life. He always always listens well. He is very informative about my disease and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a neurologist

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Great experience 10/10

  • Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    Amazing Dr and an amazing service provided right here on the island!

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    He listened intently to all of my concerns, explained his diagnosis, and shared his insights on the next steps for my care. He is kind, and I felt well cared for.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Dr Bowley is an amazing doctor. He is patient friendly and knowledgeable. This is why my husband travels from Connecticut to see him !!

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    [redacted] Dr. Bowley is very, very professional, efficient, great, wonderful doctor. Very experienced. I have nothing but great things to say about him. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Dr. Bowley is a very kind, warm, and caring person. He not only cares about me as a patient, but other members of the family and, you know, what kinds of things interact and so forth. And he's met several members of my family. And my husband is a patient of his. We like him very, very much.

  • Reviewed on 3/31/2025

    I am at ease with him and he listens to what I say. It almost pleasurable to go to this doctor.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Very personable takes time to discuss your concerns and has a plan to move forward

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    Doctor Bowley is both extremely professional and easy to talk to. He really listens and takes the time to focus on my problems so that when I leave I feel as if something positive has been accomplished.