Dr. Bowen earned his Bachelor of Science from Alma College in Alma, Michigan. He attended Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon where he earned his doctorate.

Dr. Bowen is a past board member of the Oregon Optometric Physician Association and currently serves as its president-elect. He has earned numerous awards and recognitions including Rotary Club’s Service Above Self in 2018, Amigos Doctor of the Year in 2018 and the Oregon Optometrist of the Year in 2019.

He received specialty training in the management of myopia and is certified to use treatments which can slow the rate of nearsightedness / myopia in children. Dr. Bowen also has a particular interest in the treatment and management of dry eye and macular degeneration.

In his free time, he enjoys exercising, gourmet cooking and grilling, spending time with friends, and he studies French every day. Dr. Bowen resides nearby the practice with his Shetland Sheepdog, Taza.