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Steve P. Bowditch

Steve P. Bowditch, AuD

OtolaryngologyAudiology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Steve P. Bowditch

Professional Titles

  • Audiologist

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Stephen Bowditch, MS, C.C.C.-A., earned his degree in audiology from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., and a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from Loyola College in Maryland. He offers professional audiological services, including comprehensive audiological evaluation, hearing aid selection and fitting, osseointegrated bone-anchored devices, cochlear implants and assistive listening devices. Research interests include Speech discrimination in background noise, cochlear implants and osseointegrated hearing devices.

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Research Interests

Speech discrimination in background noise, cochlear implants and osseointegrated hearing devices

Lectures & Presentations

  • “Hearing healthcare and the Aging ear” - Presentation to the SOHN Spring Seminar, 04/29/22
  • Hearing Loss Association of America – DC Chapter – September 2022
  • Baha to Cochlear Implant – Maryland Academy of Audiology – September 2022
  • Masterclass presentation at ASHA National Convention– “Advances and Updates on Implantable Devices for Hearing and Balance.” – November 2022
  • Atlantic Annual Update – “Cochlear Implants and Single Sided Deafness” – February 2023
  • Bionic Ear Association – Guest Lecture to Cochlear Implant Candidates.
  • Towson university seminar on implantable devices, March 2025
  • Guest lecturer Towson University “Intro to Audiology and Speech Pathology" – April 2025

Memberships

  • American Speech and Hearing Association
  • American Cochlear Implant Alliance

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
  2. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
  3. JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
    • 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 210, Nottingham, MD 21236
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Expertise

Education

  • Medical Education: A T Still University of Health Sciences~ , 2016
  • Graduate School: Gallaudet University, Audiology, MS, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 1997

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

85 ratings, 40 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    The provider saw me during his lunch break. M

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Stephen Bowditch is extremely insightful, and helps me understand my condition and the treatment in a kind a patient manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Excellent provider - very personable and took the time to detail explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Dr. Bowditch is an excellent audiologist. He explains things succinctly, he provides information about resources online, and he welcomes further questions should they arise after out appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    He's always careful to explain details clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Stephen Bowditch is an excellent provider. He answers all my questions appropriately and provides a comfort level with each visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Provider pleasant, professional and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Stephen Bowditch is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Dr Bowditch is caring, attentive to any questions Zi need answered, and makes me feel comfortable about anything I want or need

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    I am entirely satisfied with my experience with this team at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Bowditch displays excellent knowledge and skills related to my hearing disability and recent cochlear implant. He is extremely professional, respectful, and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Very personable and very easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    He spoke loud and clear that I could understand and comprehend what was said as I have a hearing problem and don't always catch what is said I hear the person speaking but the words aren't always clear

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Very knowledgeable audiologist who was responsive to my questions and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    The provider was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Stephen has been instrumental in resolving my worst difficulties with hearing aids.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Stephen is outstanding, always helps me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    S. Bowditch was helpful and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Doctor Bowditch was excellent all around. He jumped in to help me out with scheduling on the same day as my ENT. Great provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    He was very thorough and carefully explain results of testing as well as different cochlear implants that I can choose from. He welcomed further questions or communication after the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    He was excellent. He spent time and explained everything in detail and what I needed to do.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    The doc did an excellent job. My only frustration is how long it took to get an appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    A student was working with Steve. He was not only a health provider but a teacher as well. He did both jobs well. He went above and beyond to address a particular problem I was having with my hearing aids.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    All went well with him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    I always have a good visit with Stephen. He is very easy to understand as he takes the time to listen and answer my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Bowditch is very knowledgeable and immediately determined the problem to be corrected with my hearing aid. He is very efficient and accommodating.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    I drove over two hours for this appointment because of my confidence in this provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I had a hearing test the gentleman was extremely knowledgeable. Very respectful and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Stephen was the only audiologist who ever explained thoroughly test results and options to me. He spent whatever time I needed to fully understand my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    I appreciate Dr. Bowditch's highest professionalism and experience. I ask lots of questions to understand the science and mechanics of my hearing problems, and he explains thoroughly and clearly and patiently, even adds more helpful info. Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Extremely thorough and pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    He's always helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    I feel like the Doctor took plenty of time with me and performed all of the necessary hearing tests that I needed and adjusted my hearing aids so that I could hear even better than I had before.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Outstanding provider, very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    I am very pleased with my provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Steve is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Kind patient answers all question explains changes and needs to my understanding never makes me feel the visit was rushed always ends visit informing me to call/send my chart message with any questions or concerns