clinical_notes James Bowen
AUSTIN, TX / NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Brain and spine care you can trust, from a neurosurgeon who listens
Neurological Surgery

Board-certified neurosurgeon in Austin with 18 years of experience and more than 4,000 procedures — focused on the least-invasive path back to the life you want.

Clinic
SERVICES

Specialties

01

Minimally invasive spine surgery

Smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, and a faster recovery than traditional open surgery.

02

Brain & skull base tumors

Precise removal guided by modern intraoperative imaging and navigation.

03

Cerebrovascular surgery

Treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, and other vascular conditions of the brain.

04

Spinal fusion & disc repair

Modern techniques to stabilize the spine and relieve nerve compression.

CONDITIONS

Conditions We Treat

Herniated disc
Spinal stenosis
Sciatica
Brain tumors
Cervical radiculopathy
Trigeminal neuralgia
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis
Brain aneurysm
Chronic back & neck pain
Advanced Neuro Lab
OUR PHILOSOPHY

About Dr. Bowen

At James Bowen, we believe the clinical environment is a therapeutic instrument. Every line, surface, and interaction is designed to stabilize neural activity and foster a sense of absolute precision.

BOARD-CERTIFIED SPECIALIST
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
4,000+

PROCEDURES

18

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

98%

PATIENT SATISFACTION

Ready to take the next step?

Awards & Honors

2024
Texas Super Doctors
Spine Surgery
2023
Patients’ Choice Award
Top-rated by patients
2022
Top Doctor — Austin Monthly
Neurological Surgery
2021
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Regional honoree

What Patients Say

Dr. Bowen took the time to explain everything and never rushed me. After my surgery I’m finally pain-free and back to hiking.
Maria G. · Spine surgery patient
I got three opinions and Dr. Bowen was the only one who walked me through a non-surgical plan first. It worked.
James R. · Herniated disc
Calm, clear, and genuinely kind. The whole team made a scary situation feel manageable.
Priya S. · Brain tumor patient
Minimally invasive surgery meant I was home the next day and back to work in two weeks. Incredible.
Daniel K. · Cervical radiculopathy

Our Practice

Patient Education

Preparing for spine surgery
What to expect before, during, and after a minimally invasive spine procedure — and how to prepare for the best recovery.
Understanding a herniated disc
How a herniated disc causes pain, when imaging is needed, and which treatments actually help.
When to see a neurosurgeon
Red-flag symptoms that warrant a specialist evaluation, and what a first visit looks like.

Patient Forms

Open patient portal

New Patient Intake FormMedical History QuestionnaireInsurance & Consent Form

Insurance Accepted

We accept most major insurance plans. Don't see yours? Call our office and we'll check your coverage.

AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnitedHealthcareHumanaMedicareTricareOscar Health

Locations & Hours

Austin — Main Office
3501 Mills Ave, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78731
Mon – Thu 8:00 – 17:00 Fri 8:00 – 14:00
Round Rock
201 Seton Pkwy, Suite 140, Round Rock, TX 78665
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 – 16:30
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