provider who is constantly on the go; someone who attends
to every detail of his patients’ care.
Everyday, Dr. Fowler works with his patients to
improve their health and keep them well through his solid,
compassionate dedication to the countless patients who
have been with him through the decades. In order to serve
his patients best, he continues to perform housecalls for
those who cannot get to the health center. He works hard
to treat his patients, without inconveniencing their families
with transportation or scheduling issues. His patients are
grateful for the care and concern he shows them, and they
are completely loyal to him as their physician.
“One of my
most
memorable
moments in my many
years as Dr. Fowler’s
nurse was when he
got one of his patients
a kitten,” said Faith
Montee, RN. “He had
a long-time patient
who was very attached
to her cat. When her
cat passed she was
devastated, and it was
beginning to affect her
health. Dr. Fowler got
her a kitten to try to
cheer her up and help
her heal emotionally. She was elated and it did help turn
her health around. No one expected him to do that. Most
providers don’t take the time and effort to care for their
patients on that many levels.”
When Dr. Fowler’s patients come to the health
center he knows them on sight, by their first name. Most
of Dr. Fowler’s patients have been with him for decades.
He has taken care of them and now he is caring for their
children; his patients appreciate the sense of comfort
and continuity of care that he provides. His schedule is
consistently booked, yet he finds time for everyone.
“Dr. Fowler has the heart of a humanitarian,” said
George Montee, PA-C. “He has always been passionate
about bringing healthcare to rural communities; I remember
he took at least one trip to Nicaragua to deliver healthcare
to the rural poor. That’s the kind of thing he does.”
It is obvious to his patients as well as the staff at
the health center that Dr. Fowler has a great understanding
of his patients and their needs. He seamlessly merges
technology and an “old-time” attitude of complete care for
his patients. He does not act as though they are simply his
patients, but more like they are his friends and neighbors.
Dr. Fowler embodies what it means to be an outstanding
healthcare provider in a rural community.
Dr. Fowler continues to see his patients even once
they are admitted to the nursing home. He understands
the amount of stress transition of that nature puts on those
he provides care for and their families, so he continues to
look after them. He is a
pillar of consistency in
the care of his patients.
“Dr. Fowler had a
heart attack this winter
and tried to continue
working while he
was recovering,” said
Spooner. “In fact, on
his way to the ER he
was trying to work on
some administrative
paperwork.
He
remained in contact
with
his
patients
throughout
his
convalescence
and
assured them he would return as soon as possible. I tried to
get him to stop working and concentrate on his recovery,
but he is too dedicated to let anything stop him. He works
so hard to care for his patients that he doesn’t think of
himself – he’s focused on the care and attention he can give
them.”
In a fast-paced world, Dr. Fowler has chosen to
provide constant and consistent care in a manner that
demonstrates devotion to his patients. Regardless of the
changes that are coming in the world of healthcare, one
thing is constant at TAMC’s Fort Fairfield Health Center:
Dr. Daniel Fowler.
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