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Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD

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Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 40
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA and has 15 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cowan is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Renal Transplant
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Biliary Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Tracheal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
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    Nexus Open Access
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Locations

  1. 1 Harvard University
    110 Francis St, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-9700
  2. 2 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 667-7000

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Boston, MA and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2009. She specializes in Critical Care Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cowan's profile.

Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus.

Yes, Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA