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Dr. John Cowling, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. John Cowling, MD

Dr. John Cowling, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. Dr. Cowling, completed a residency at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston. Patients rated Dr. Cowling an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Cowling works at UT Physicians General Surgery Southeast in Houston, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept CareFirst 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.

Dr. Cowling's Office Locations

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    UT Physicians General Surgery Southeast
    11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 460, Houston, TX 77089 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (713) 731-5654
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
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    Sunday
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    UT Physicians Multispecialty - Bayshore
    11476 Space Center Blvd Ste 100, Houston, TX 77059 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (210) 512-0231
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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    About Dr. John Cowling, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1780028910
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
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    Internship
    • The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

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    Dr. John Cowling, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cowling is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cowling has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Cowling works at UT Physicians General Surgery Southeast in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Cowling’s profile.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Cowling. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cowling.

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