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Dr. Whitman Dowlen, MD

Dr. Whitman Dowlen, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Whitman Dowlen, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Chattanooga, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital-Georgia.

3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

2525 Desales Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404

Make an Appointment

(423) 697-0014

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dowlen specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dowlen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowlen

3.0

10 ratings, 9 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Tate – Aug 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tony – Jul 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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C – Feb 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Ann – Dec 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Bobby S – Mar 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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The Tommy in Chattanooga, Tn – Apr 04, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Paul in Ooltewah, TN – Dec 23, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Whitman Dowlen, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Chattanooga, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital-Georgia.

  • Emergency Medicine

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

CHI Memorial2525 Desales Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Practice

Office725 Glenwood Dr Ste E487 Chattanooga, TN 37404
2

Practice

Memorial Hospital Hixson2051 Hamill Rd Hixson, TN 37343
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI Memorial Hospital-Georgia

    100 Gross Crescent Cir
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

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

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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