Lauren Dowling, DO

Lauren Dowling, DO

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

Provider Groups

  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact

706-389-3440
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact
706-389-3440

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Oconee Heart and Vascular Center - Monroe

868 Michael Etchison Rd
Ste B
Monroe , GA 30655

Oconee Heart and Vascular Center

2470 Daniells Bridge Rd
Bldg 200 Ste 251
Athens , GA 30606

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
Largo Medical Center

Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia Campus

Fellowship:
Largo Medical Center

Board Certifications

Cardiology, American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Groups

St. Mary's Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(198 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

148 Reviews

10/17/2024

Very pleased so far.

10/17/2024

Very knowledgeable

10/14/2024

I appreciate Dr. Dowling and those who support him and highly recommend him to friends and family.

10/10/2024

Left feeling less anxious and encouraged.

10/09/2024

I did not feel rushed or ignored. My comfort with everything was paramount.

10/04/2024

Dr. Dowling is good to explain things so that we can understand

10/01/2024

My appointment went without a problem.

09/30/2024

Very pleased with this practice

09/19/2024

If I ever have any problems I would definitely come back

09/18/2024

Dr. Dowling is very knowledgeable of his field of expertise..

09/10/2024

Great!

09/06/2024

Details are exceptional

09/05/2024

Very kind and addressed all of my concerns

08/29/2024

Dr Dowling is very professional and knowledgeable yet develops a relationship that makes you feel at ease talking very serious issues and procedures. I’m very glad he was recommended by my general practitioner.

08/26/2024

EXCEPTIONAL

08/15/2024

I'm grateful for their attention.

07/24/2024

Respectful and Informative

07/17/2024

Dr Dowling explains everything clearly and listens to your questions

05/08/2024

I can't imagine finding a better doctor suited for my needs. My care has been AWESOME!

05/08/2024

Caring doctor and PA

05/07/2024

I am completely satisfied and pleased with the care I get from Dr. Dowling and his staff.

05/06/2024

Dr. Dowling and his staff are at the pinnacle of their profession. The set the standard for excellent cardiac care. DON'T EVER LET THIS TEAM SLIP AWAY FROM Trinity Health!!!

04/24/2024

He knows his medicine

04/24/2024

Great experience

04/16/2024

I was very happy with my visit today

03/28/2024

good people

03/26/2024

St Mary’s has always been my family’s best bet!!!!!

03/21/2024

Excellent physician and staff!

03/19/2024

I am blessed to have Dr. Dowling for my doctor.

03/08/2024

Excellent

03/05/2024

I always feel very informed after my visit.

03/04/2024

Just very good overall. Dr Dowling and his staff currently tend to many of my friends and have nothing but great things about them all.

02/15/2024

Dr. Dowling and his staff are great, highly recommended.

02/15/2024

They will be my cardiologist as long as I get this type service

02/07/2024

Answers all of your questions and explains things so you can easily understand.

02/07/2024

Very patient and understanding

01/23/2024

Utmost confidence

01/17/2024

Dr. Dowling did an outstanding job explaining all my tests..

01/17/2024

Took time to explain things to me.

01/11/2024

all staff was great

01/09/2024

Very pleased with appointment

01/04/2024

Very detailed and caring!

12/08/2023

Feel very comfortable with Dr. Dowling and his explanations.

12/08/2023

Dr Dowling and his team are the BEST!!

12/04/2023

He was very attentive to my problem with a welcoming attitude

11/30/2023

Dr. Dowling cares about his patients and makes sure all questions are answered.

11/30/2023

The wait time was a little longer than expected this time, but I was aware that Dr. Dowling had been out due to a personal emergency and was catching up on his patient visits. Zach, a PA came in prior to Dr. Dowling to review a few things with me prior to seeing Dr. Dowling.

11/30/2023

This passed visit was an hr. behind time of appointment.

11/28/2023

I trust him and like him, he is great Dr.

11/28/2023

Very good service

11/09/2023

I am so grateful to Dr. Dowling as his help and honesty makes me a better patient. He is one of the best doctors I have every experienced. So happy I choice his office based on his credentials. I have run into other people and neighbors who go to Dr. Dowling - everyone just loves him and his office staff.

11/07/2023

I was very satisfied with my visit!

11/07/2023

They arre the best

11/07/2023

I would recommend Oconee Heart and Vascular to all

11/04/2023

The office was very clean and well decorated.

11/03/2023

The first person i met was not freindly the nurse had no personality. The doctor has always been friendly and explains things.

10/30/2023

Very satisfied.

10/30/2023

Confident snd professional

10/30/2023

Very pleasant time

10/25/2023

Awesome

10/24/2023

I appreciate the caring approach to resolve any concerns.

10/19/2023

Good patient experience.

10/18/2023

Would refer him to my friends for sure.

10/02/2023

Very professional.

09/29/2023

Thanks for the great care!

09/28/2023

Dr Dowling is the best

09/22/2023

We never feel he or staff is rushed. Every time I call office for any reason, they are courteous and resolve any request or answer questions in a very timely manner.

09/20/2023

Appreciated Dr. Dowling answering all questions

09/17/2023

Dr. Dowling is always caring, listens to my concerns, asks me questions, makes sure all of my questions are answered, gives me options, talks through said options with me. I fully believe that he cares about me as a person, as a patient, and my overall health. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Dowling and his practice in Monroe.

09/16/2023

No problems with provider. The website check in sucks though. After wasting time going through all the steps, i get there and still have to fill out much the same information and then get asked more of the same questions i answered in the check-in on line.

09/16/2023

Dr. James Dowling should be triplets, so that you could hire all three of them. He is an EXCELLENT CARDIOLOGIST and this practice is an excellent healing place.

09/05/2023

Dr Dowling was excellent answering all my questions and explaining everything so that I could understand.

09/04/2023

Thank y'all somuch

09/02/2023

As I said I have never had a bad experience with any involvement with St. Mary's

08/30/2023

Just keep up the great service, thanks

08/30/2023

He is a very concerned dr. Very personable. Would recommend him.

08/23/2023

Great

08/21/2023

Calls/messages are returned in timely manner

08/18/2023

Great MD who rely practices medicine as it should be.

08/16/2023

Excellent!

08/11/2023

Dr Dowling is the best and everyone I recommend love him!

08/10/2023

He listened to what I had to say and give me feedback he is a very good doctor

08/09/2023

I am extrememly pleased with Dr. Dowling and the care he gives me. I came into his office with a long list of questions and not one time did I feel rushed or that he was giving me short answers to hurry things up.

08/02/2023

Everything was just a perfect experience.

08/02/2023

comfortable, clean, well designed office

07/30/2023

"Very good" is not enough of a rating for time spent with you. You need to add "excellent" to that category. Never once did I feel rushed.

07/28/2023

Love Dr. Dowling (and his P.A. Jesse!)

07/13/2023

Im feeling good every time visiting my Dr

07/11/2023

Knowledgeable.

07/07/2023

Understanding, thoughtful, listened

07/05/2023

Great experience all round.

07/05/2023

Loved that Dr. Dowling visited with me each morning while I was in hospital.

06/30/2023

This is my second year using doctor Dowling and he has always been very professional

06/29/2023

Very pleased. Very satisfied!

06/23/2023

I had several questions/ concerns and the doctor and nurse practitioner both addressed them completely! I really appreciate the time they took with me!

06/20/2023

Dr Dowling ask questions and listens to any issues I have.

06/19/2023

Grateful for his office location in Monroe, Georgia

06/18/2023

Very compassionate.

06/16/2023

Good experience as usual

06/09/2023

Dr. Dowling present a caring persona and we are able to see him when we need him.

06/07/2023

Friendly, very competent

06/07/2023

He keeps trying to get rid of me but I keep coming back! lol - I will be back next year!

05/31/2023

Like service provided

05/28/2023

Knowledgeable, thorough, understands, listens, cares, teaches 👍🏻

05/19/2023

Very good experience. Did not feel rushed. He seemed genuinely interested in me.

05/18/2023

Been VERY HAPPY WITH DR. DOWLING AND HIS STAFF

05/15/2023

Most excellent! The one thing that would improve my personal experience is a direct phone line to the Monroe office of Dr. Dowling. The central phone system is difficult at best & frequently does not operate at all.

05/14/2023

During follow-up visit he was just as attentive, caring & made sure he answered all of my questions

05/13/2023

Dr and staff are top notch

05/11/2023

Very good and trustworthy.

05/08/2023

Thank you

05/07/2023

They did a great job.

05/05/2023

Dr. Dowling is thorough and always willing to answer any questions.

05/04/2023

great

05/04/2023

I love Dr Dowling because he has great advice for his patients and he listens to all of them

05/02/2023

Would highly recommend

04/23/2023

Took time to communicate personally and professionally.

04/20/2023

Everything happened per schedule

04/19/2023

Best cardiologist in town.

04/10/2023

I appreciate the time he spends with me and he takes time to explain things to me.

04/04/2023

Very pleased with this group

04/01/2023

Satisfied

03/23/2023

very good listing and try ing to explain.

03/22/2023

Dr really understand me

03/20/2023

very good

03/19/2023

As a retired R.N., I hold providers to a high standards and these were met.

03/19/2023

Everyone I came in contact with was very courteous and helpful

03/12/2023

Very good with the patient

03/11/2023

Thank you

03/10/2023

Well pleased

03/10/2023

My Dr is SUPER PROFESSIONALMENTE AND HELPING ME CONTROL MY HIGH PRESION IS NUMBER 1 DR...SUPER EXCELLENT

03/02/2023

Good

03/02/2023

Very good took care of me

03/02/2023

Very pleased with this practice

02/25/2023

I love the fact when i look confused he know it and sits and explains it more and then asks if i understand

02/21/2023

All good, no problems...

02/06/2023

I appreciate the personal connection.

02/05/2023

Just to say I was happy with the care I received.

02/03/2023

Dr. Dowling provides excellent service to us every time we have seen him; and he has a very helpful, friendly staff too. Highly recommend!

02/02/2023

extraordinary and reassuring!

01/31/2023

Doctor himself was very good office staff is a thumbs down

01/23/2023

Very satisfied and comfortable with service provided by Dr. Dowling.

12/23/2022

Dr Dowling is easy to communicate with and always listens to my questions !

12/18/2022

We trust Dr. Dowling and his good advice and care with my heart problems.

12/12/2022

I appreciate the explanation of issues we discussed, and the concern he had that I understood what he told me.

12/12/2022

Always wonderful visit. Miss the lady that retired....

12/09/2022

thank you

11/30/2022

No problems
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