UM Bowie Health Center - University of Maryland Medical System
Urgent Care • Bowie, MD • Since 1984
About
Summary: - The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a private, nonprofit health-system based in Baltimore (founded 1984) that operates 11 hospitals in Maryland, 4 freestanding ERs, and 150+ care locations, including urgent care centers. - It partners with the University of Maryland School of Medicine to provide primary and specialty care across the state. - Key metrics: over 2,400 licensed beds, 100,000 annual admissions, and about $4.86B in annual gross patient revenues. - UMMS employs thousands of staff (about 6,842 noted in highlights) and functions as a nonprofit hospital system with a statewide footprint. Note: The provided highlights do not specifically detail a “UM Bowie Health Center” within UMMS. If you need information specifically about the Bowie location (services, hours, address), I can look up the exact center details or provide a focused summary if you share the URL or confirm you want Bowie-specific info.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
UM Bowie Health Center
Phone
240-677-1002
jania.matthews@umm.edu
Opening Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
Available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the priority in the ER at UM Bowie Health Center?
The priority is to treat each person in our emergency rooms as fully, safely and quickly as possible, and patients are seen based on how serious their conditions are (not first-come, first-served).
What to Expect at the ER
Our priority is to treat each person in our emergency rooms as fully, safely and quickly as possible. We see patients based on how serious their conditions are. Patients are not seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about what to expect at the ER.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Birdeye: 2.5/5 stars (350 reviews)
Patients praise
- Convenient location for local residents
Common complaints
- Excessive wait times for emergency services
- Perceived inefficiency in operations
- Complaints regarding staff communication and attitude
- Concerns about level of care provided
"This facility, while convenient for the residents of Bowie, is inefficiently operated. My husband suffered a laceration to his hand and we arrived at the ER at 10:15 pm... At 1:56 am we were STILL waiting to be treated by the doctor."
— Birdeye user review"I've been in this dirty lobby for 4 hours. It makes no sense how long I have been waiting. The intake lady is rude and is no help."
— Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Food Pharmacy Opens At Medical Center | Bowie, MD Patch — May 29, 2026
- Losing Weight and Finding a Healthier Future - University of Maryland Medical System Health Hub — Apr 3, 2026
- New Clinic Boosts Charles County Access - The Southern Maryland Chronicle — Mar 9, 2026
- Dr. Joy L. Howard, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in College Park, MD — May 14, 2026
- Longtime University of Maryland Medical System Physician Leader Named as Inaugural Executive Vice President for Community Health — Oct 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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