Robin M. Bowman, MD
Attending physician, Neurosurgery; Assistant professor of Surgery, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
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Specialties
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Brain tumors
A member of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, the multidisciplinary team (neurosurgeons, oncologists, neurologists, neuroradiologists, pathologists, radiation therapists, nurses, social workers, etc.) offers access to the newest brain tumor therapies such as the INTRABEAM system. Learn more »
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Neurosurgery
Treats spina bifida (myelomeningocele), hydrocephalus, Chiari malformations, tethered spinal cord, brain tumors, head trauma, brachial plexus injuries, syringohydromelia, cranial deformities, etc. Learn more »
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Spina bifida
A multidisciplinary team treats spina bifida, lipomeningocele and other spinal fusion defects. In addition to neurosurgery, specialists from orthopaedics, urology, physical therapy, dietary and social service are involved in patient care.
Special interests
Spina bifida, hydrocephalus, spinal dysraphism, brain tumors, birth defects, neonatal surgical care
Health care plans accepted
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- Aetna (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- Beech Street (PPO)
- Best Doctors (PPO)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CCN (PPO)
- CIGNA (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- Employer Coalition on Health (HMO)
- First Health (PPO)
- Great West Health Care (formerly One Health Plan) (PPO)
- Harmony Health Plans of Illinois (HMO)
- Health Alliance Medical Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- HealthNetwork/Wellmark (PPO)
- HFN, Inc. (EPO, PPO)
- Humana, Inc. (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Illinois Health Connect (HMO)
- Managed Care Strategies (PPO)
- Multiplan (PPO)
- National Provider Network (PPO)
- Preferred Plan (PPO)
- Private Healthcare Systems, Inc. (POS, PPO)
- Sagamore - Indiana (PPO)
- UniCare (HMO, PPO)
- United Healthcare of Illinois (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- WEA Insurance Group (PPO)
Medical school
Indiana UniversityMedical School, 1991
Postgraduate training
Children's Memorial Hospital, 1997-1998; Indiana University Medical Center, 1991-1997
Certifications
Board certified in Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2002
41.92546
-87.64718
2300 Children's Plaza, (707 W. Fullerton Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60614-3363
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41.928223
-87.642049
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, IL 60614-3393
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42.06658
-87.992641
At Northwest Community Hospital, Busse Center for Specialty Medicine, 880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Sees patients at
- 1Children's Memorial Hospital
2300 Children's Plaza, (707 W. Fullerton Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60614-3363
1.800.KIDS DOC
- 2Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, IL 60614-3393
1.800.KIDS DOC
- 3Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights
At Northwest Community Hospital, Busse Center for Specialty Medicine, 880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1.800.KIDS DOC
Disclaimer: The above health care plan information is subject to change without notice. Children's Memorial Hospital has made every effort to ensure that this information is correct, but patients should always check with their insurance company regarding current participation in the listed health plans. Specialized services such as psychiatry (mental health) typically require specific individual confirmation.
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