We are a Family Practice clinic located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Our goal as a practice is to ensure your complete health and well being. Through many modalities of treatment we offer our patients the very best health care possible. Using traditional clinical medicine as well as alternative treatments and homeopathic options, we are able to treat the patient as a whole.
If you are looking for caring and skilled Family Doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, look no further. We are located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, near Abacoa, Juno, Palm Beach, Admirals Cove, Johnathans Landing, North Palm Beach, and Hobe Sound. Contact us now to arrange a consultation for medically managed weight loss program.
If you are looking for caring and skilled Family Doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, look no further. We are located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, near Abacoa, Juno, Palm Beach, Admirals Cove, Johnathans Landing, North Palm Beach, and Hobe Sound. Contact us now to arrange a consultation for medically managed weight loss program.
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Doctor Dowie Graduated from Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. She completed her Traditional Rotating Internship year at Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. Assuming the position of Assistant Chief Resident, she completed her Family Practice Residency in Miami.
Kelly Spencer is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Kelly has been providing Elite Coastal Healthcare patients with the best medical care available bringing her own services with AntiAging and Rodan & Fields. A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed advanced education (a minimum of a master's degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions including chronic illnesses.
Kirsten Samples is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. She moved to Florida gaining clinical experience as a technician at Jupiter Medical Center. Kirsten went on to attend Nova Southeastern University's PA Program where she was bestowed the honor of class president. She received a Masters in Medical Science with highest honors.
Tara is a native Floridian who grew up in Naples, Florida. Tara received her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Florida Atlantic University, followed by her Doctorate of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Upon graduation, Tara was awarded the Eli Lilly Achievement Award for her superior scholarship and professional achievement.
A 24-hour notice is required and appreciated for all cancellations. Missed appointments are subject to a charge that you will be responsible for, as a broken appointment may keep someone else from receiving treatment. Phone Policy: Your call is very important to us. Every effort is made to return your routine call quickly, however the doctor will address all calls of non-urgent nature at the end of that business day.
Reviews (10)
Ida
Oct 25, 2021
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I’ve been going to this practice for 7 years. The receptionist and appointments have always been horrible but I did like doctor Spencer so I reluctantly returned. It’s been 9 months or so since my last visit and for 2 weeks have called and filled the website form to get an appointment for my yearly check up. I finally got hold of someone today only to find out I will no longer be able to go here because i have supposedly not responded to a letter. I have not received any mail, calls, voicemails or even emails from them. I told the receptionist I want to pick up my medical records in person
Theresa Obligenhart
Jul 28, 2021
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Pat Massung
May 03, 2021
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TERRIBLE experience. I was a new patient, healthy, but with a specific need. The office processes were slow (4 hours for first visit), and staff was rude and dismissive. They ordered *multiple* rounds of costly. unnecessary and duplicate tests, all of which came back with a positive report. Yet, they still refused to clear me.
I finally gave up on Dowie’s BS and went to Jupiter Medical, who listened, were caring and and efficient.. and cleared me the same day.
I finally gave up on Dowie’s BS and went to Jupiter Medical, who listened, were caring and and efficient.. and cleared me the same day.
Jack Sullivan
Apr 20, 2021
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Amanda Robin
Mar 26, 2021
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She will tell you one thing in her office. Then get your lab results and send cryptic one liner messages with the result. When you ask a question back she is rude and condescending. She assumed my taking a month to get the labs done was because I wasn’t in dire need. Not bothering to ask - she assumed. Doctors should never assume. Don’t trust her. Her response to my question was to tell me I owed her a small balance. She’s rude and after your money only. Don’t waste your time.
Sandi Farmer
Feb 12, 2021
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I’m a new patient at Elite Coastal but So far I am very impressed with Dr Dowie & her staff. The owner & staff of a well known health food store recommended her to me. She seems like a great doctor & really knows her stuff. I feel like I’m in good hands with her. She is very responsive with messages sent via the portal, which is really unheard of. Not many doctors personally respond to their patients. Her staff was very friendly & professional. I’ve read the reviews saying Dr Dowie is rude & doesn’t listen to her patients, but I haven’t found that at all. Quite the opposite experience
Kelly Doody
Jul 17, 2020
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I have seen all practitioners here-- Dr. Dowie, ARNP Kelly Spencer, PA Kirsten Samples, and Pharmacist Tara Snyder. They and their support staff are amazing. I recently had a biopsy procedure done. Prior, Dr. Dowie responded immediately to my numerous online messages of questions and fear-- OVER A HOLIDAY WEEKEND! The procedure can be quite painful, but she is so good at what she does that honestly, it was minimal. Our health care system & practices are tremendously challenged right now-- like limiting staff & patients per social-distancing regulations, completely disinfecting rooms which limits
Megan
Jun 30, 2020
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I’ve been a patient at Elite Coastal Healthcare for over a year. I recently saw Dr. Dowie for an appointment. Dr. Dowie and her medical student, Claire, were professional, friendly, and thorough during my appointment. The office was clean, the staff was punctual, and I felt they did a great job despite the challenges that COVID-19 has created for healthcare providers. I’m a fan of the portal they have available for sending messages to the office and Dr. This was helpful in getting my appointment scheduled!
Elle Floyd
Nov 11, 2015
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I have never seen an office run so smoothly! Scheduling my appointment was very easy and James did a great job with explaining how to handle updating my PCP with my insurance company and exactly what to bring and expect the day of my appointment. I also appreciated the reminder text message since I booked my appointment 3 weeks in advance. The medical staff are all very sweet, knowledgable, and made me feel really comfortable throughout my appointment. I really appreciate how the office is able to draw blood at their facility instead of having to go to Quest or Labcorp...it is so much more convenient
Erin Connolly
Oct 30, 2014
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Dr. Dowie is one of the most caring doctors I have encountered. Yes, you will have to deal with either a student or assistant before seeing her - but this makes the process go more smoothly because then she's able to focus on YOU and your issues instead of staring at a computer filling out information. The staff will help with any questions you have about paperwork... and as far as insurance goes, be a proactive patient and find out what is/is not covered for yourself. The doc can give you an idea, but be forgiving if she doesn't know. Kelly the NP is also a great practitioner. The few blood draws
