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Dr. Deb Ashish Bhowmick, MD

Dr. Deb Ashish Bhowmick, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Deb Ashish Bhowmick, MD is a neurosurgeon in Durham, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

200 Trent Dr Rm 5339 Durham, NC 27710

Make an Appointment

(919) 684-7777

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bhowmick is affiliated with Duke University Hospital Durham, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Bhowmick is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bhowmick specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bhowmick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bhowmick

4.6
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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pam stone – Aug 30, 2020
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2018; 73 yrs old, bowling 25 games/wk, golf 5 rounds/wk in gym 5 days/wk. Developed severe back and leg pain in Nov and was referred to Dr. Bhowmick by Cary Ortho after an MRI showed a thoracic disc bulge. Saw him in Dec. 2018. Recommended PT. Did ok, but by July 2019 things got worse. Had another MRI and saw Dr. Bhowmick in July having to use a cane to wslk. Scheduled fusion surgery in August. Was wheel chaired into UNC, had fusion surgery on Monday and walked out on Friday! To me the surgery was a miracle! He is an excellent, conservative surgeon with a fantastic neuro staff of doctors and nurses at UNC hospital and the UNC Spine Center. I found him to be somewhat conservative, easy to communicate, discussed all options and had excellent post surgery follow up. After less than 6 months am 95%, off all pain meds, in gym with weights and cardio and looking forward to bowling in March and golf in August. Again, I can’t say enough about him, his staff, UNC, and the results.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Nick Prato – Jan 24, 2020
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Dr. Bhowmick is an excellent doc. His bedside is amazing. He explains very clearly. Chapel Hill is a teaching hospital so he has many residents under him. We did not see him everyday post surgery, but his skills gave my granddaughter her life back. We traveled from California to North Carolina for his expertise in Tethered Cord Syndrome. Spent six weeks there under his care. He continues to follow her case and will for many years. There are not enough words to express out gratutude to this gentle, personal, caring doctor. The hospital was beautiful, clean and has a wonderful staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2019
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I am an achondroplasia dwarf with multiple spine issues. Dr.Bhowmick is the most skilled surgeon I have ever encountered in my life. I had to have a cervical fusion on top of a mid level laminectomy. He was very carrying sometimes funny and extremely knowledgeable of the dwarf spine. So glad to have found him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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DJD – Oct 14, 2019
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So very compassionate and knowledgeable. What a relief to finally find an orthopedic/neurologist who wants to help find the reason for my pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2019
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I have never had a worse experience with a doctor. I was referred to him due to the face I have a spinal disorder that has deteriorated over the past 2 years. My curvature is now 89.1 degrees (normal is 20-40) and I have started to develop compression in my neck. He "looked" at my MRIs and refused to even see me. The message to me was to go to therapy, which i have been in for 4 months. Turns out he never looked at my MRI's because UNC didn't even have them. So unprofessional!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Raleigh, NC – Nov 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My personal philosophy is to offer the highest quality of surgical care for my patients to improve or prevent worsening of physical function. At all times, I would prefer non-surgical management of spinal conditions over more invasive measures....read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • Spinal Neurosurgery Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004

  • National Institutes Of Health

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • Rice University

    Undergraduate School, 1999

  • Rice University - Biochemistry

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Bhowmick is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office200 Trent Dr Rm 5339 Durham, NC 27710
    1
    Office170 Manning Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    2

    Practice

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC40 Duke Medicine Cir Durham, NC 27710
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Duke University Hospital

      2100 Erwin Rd
      Durham, NC 27705
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

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