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Dr. Katherine McGowan, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
3.9 (9)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
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30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Katherine McGowan, MD

Dr. Katherine McGowan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Infectious Disease Medicine, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Infectious Disease. They graduated from Tufts University and is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. McGowan an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. McGowan works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Jamaica Plain, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
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    1153 Centre St Ste 4B, Boston, MA 02130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 983-7420
  2. 2
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    1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 522-4943

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Bacterial Sepsis
Chronic Sinusitis
Foot Infection
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Brain Abscess
Bronchitis
Candidiasis of Mouth
Chickenpox
Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
Dysentery
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Gastritis
Hypogammaglobulinemia
IgA Deficiency
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Infective Arthritis
Influenza (Flu)
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Meningitis in Lyme Disease
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sepsis
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Syphilis Infections
Tuberculosis
Urogenital Candidiasis
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Katherine McGowan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Infectious Disease Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1992730816
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tufts University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. McGowan has seen patients for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McGowan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. McGowan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McGowan.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. McGowan, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. McGowan appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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