Dr. Robert McKowen, MD
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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College Of Virgnia in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Houston Healthcare West and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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West Houston Cardiovascular Associates
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. McKowen specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
- Good Communication • Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKowen
3.3
| 5 Star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 Star | 12% | 12% |
| 1 Star | 30% | 30% |
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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College Of Virgnia in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Houston Healthcare West and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery Denver Children's Hospital
Fellowship HospitalThoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery Allegheny General Hospital
Residency HospitalMedical College Of Virgnia
Medical School, 1978
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Posterior Mediastinal Mass: An Uncommon Presentation of a Branchial Cleft Cyst, 2022-10-31
Pulmonary Mycetoma With a Concomitant Reactivation of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Infection: A Case Report and Clinical Pathological Review, 2023-02-25
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
76%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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