About
Dr. Robert Bowling is a board-certified family physician and a 4th generation doctor with 39 years of clinical experience. He grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1978. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with high honors from Lamar University in 1981. He went on to graduate as Valedictorian from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985.
Dr. Bowling spent 30 years in private practice in Port Neches before relocating to the west San Antonio and Boerne area. He co-founded Bowling Family Medicine in 2020 with his wife Lisa to build a practice centered on genuine patient relationships. His clinical focus spans preventive care, chronic disease management, weight management, acute illness, and pediatric care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bowling is an active member of his local church and a neighborhood Bible study group. He and Lisa married in 1982 and have three daughters, Brooke, Blaire, and Bailey, and eight grandchildren. He enjoys hunting, cycling, hiking, and pickleball.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Lamar University, B.S. Biology (with high honors), 1981
Medical School
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1985 (Valedictorian)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bowling right for?
Dr. Bowling is a strong fit for families seeking a single physician who handles the full range of primary care needs. He sees patients from birth through adulthood, making him a practical choice for households with children and parents under one membership. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or weight-related concerns benefit from his proactive, relationship-driven approach. Adults who want 24/7 access to their physician and same-day availability for acute illness will find his model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bowling treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. His focus includes chronic disease management, weight management, preventive care, acute illness, and pediatric conditions. He also performs in-office procedures such as skin lesion removal, biopsies, and basic laceration repair.
Yes. Dr. Bowling holds board certification as a family physician. He also earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree as Valedictorian from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985.
Dr. Bowling brings 39 years of family medicine experience. He spent 30 years in private practice in Port Neches and has practiced in the west San Antonio and Boerne area for the past nine years.
Yes. Dr. Bowling provides 24/7 direct access to members. You can reach him by phone call, text, or email at any hour. Home visits are also available on a schedule-permitting basis.
Yes. Dr. Bowling welcomes children from birth through age 20. He handles pediatric sick visits, well-child exams, and school, sports, and camp physicals. Note that the practice does not provide routine vaccinations for young children, but Dr. Bowling will help you arrange those services.
Dr. Bowling takes a proactive stance on health. He works with patients to develop personal health goals and builds a thorough, long-term knowledge of each patient's health history. He sees preventive care as equally important as treating illness.
Dr. Bowling earned his undergraduate degree in Biology with high honors from Lamar University in 1981. He then attended the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated as Valedictorian in 1985.
Yes. Dr. Bowling conducts telemedicine visits by phone call, text, email, or webcam. This allows him to diagnose and treat many conditions without requiring an in-person visit, including when patients are away from home.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026