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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Robert McKowen, MD
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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 71
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Medical College Of Virgnia in 1978 and completed a residency at Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Allegheny General Hospital.They currently practice at West Houston Cardiovascular Associates and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. Dr. McKowen has experience treating conditions like Cerebrovascular Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McKowen received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. McKowen also speaks Spanish. Dr. McKowen is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebrovascular Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrovascular Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrovascular Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Artery Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Pleural Effusion
Varicose Veins
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Embolectomy Arterial
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Acute Endocarditis
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
First Degree Heart Block
Granulomatosis
Heart Murmur
Heart Valve Diseases
Hiatal Hernia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iliac Aneurysm
Infective Endocarditis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lymphedema
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Spider Veins
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Thrombectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheostomy
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare Part B
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    Managed Choice POS
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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    Cigna PPO
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    Humana PPO
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    United Healthcare POS
    United Healthcare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 West Houston Cardiovascular Associates
    12121 Richmond Ave Ste 325, Houston, TX 77082
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKowen
3.2
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (10)

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Aug 15, 2021
Was sent to this man by pure random fate, following my heart attack. Best outcome ever. He is a work demon and definitely knows his game. Can’t express enough how lucky it is he does what he does.
Mike — Aug 15, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College Of Virgnia in 1978. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College Of Virgnia
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Allegheny General Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Denver Children's Hospital
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert McKowen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McKowen's profile.

Dr. McKowen frequently treats the following conditions: Cerebrovascular Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert McKowen, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare West

    12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX