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Darin Bowers, MD, Ophthalmology, Lynchburg, VA

DarinK.BowersMD

Ophthalmology Lynchburg, VA

Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery

Cataract & Refractive Surgeon at Piedmont Eye Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Bowers received his medical training at Marshall University before completing a three-year Internal Medicine residency through the West Virginia University program. He then went on to complete his specialized Ophthalmology training at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania where he served as chief resident. Dr. Bowers is one of few who received board-certification in both Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology and now specializes in advanced cataract and refractive surgery using the latest iLASIK™ technology. He is also a certified LenSX laser cataract surgeon. Dr. Bowers has over 25 years of medical & surgical experience and has performed thousands of surgical procedures. Dr. Bowers is very active in ophthalmic medical missions and helped establish the faith-based non-profit organization known as Health In Sight Ministry of Roatan ( www.healthinsightministry.org ) which provides medical and ophthalmic care to indigent residents of Honduras.

Clinical Expertise

  • Refractive surgery, Laser in situ keratomileusis, Refractive laser eye surgery, Catract surgery

Education & Training

  • Geisinger Health System
    Geisinger Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
  • Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine
    Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1989 - 1994
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1988 - 1991
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Ophthalmology
  • National Board of Physicians and SurgeonsOphthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Emory D. Wise Memorial Medical Scholarship West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1983
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Committees

  • Reviewer / Editing committee member, AAO Basic & Clinical Science Course (BCSC) - Ophthalmology 2017 - Present
  • Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Liberty University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Memberships