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Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.8 (179)
Map Pin Small Cary, NC
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD

Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Cary, NC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University and is affiliated with Roper Hospital, Wakemed Cary Hospital and Northside Hospital Forsyth. Patients rated Dr. McGowan an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. McGowan works at Practice in Cary, NC with other offices in Atlanta, GA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McGowan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Care Plastic Surgery PA
    2001 WESTON PKWY, Cary, NC 27513 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 689-5189
  2. 2
    Office
    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 470, Atlanta, GA 30342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 474-7433
  3. 3
    Northside Hospital
    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 851-8000
  4. 4
    Cary Gastroenterology Associates PA
    115 Kildaire Park Dr Ste 201, Cary, NC 27518 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 816-4948

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  • Roper Hospital
  • Wakemed Cary Hospital
  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

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    4.8
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    About Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1720204241
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Pennsylvania State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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