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Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD
4.7 (40 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.
Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD
4.7 (40 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has 32 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.They currently practice at SHMG Gastroenterology 68th Street and are affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. At present, Dr. Cowden received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cowden is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Erosion
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Corneal Tattooing
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
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Locations

  1. 1 Spectrum Health Medical Group
    80 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
  2. 2 Walker Surgical Center LLC
    3300 WALKER VW NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
  3. 3 Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
    750 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St John Hospital and Medical Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Minnesota Medical Center
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cowden's profile.

Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD is affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI