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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Robert McKowen, MD
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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Robert McKowen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 72
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. McKowen graduated from Medical College Of Virgnia and completed a residency at Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Houston, TX. Dr. McKowen currently practices 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 Aortic Aneurysm 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. Dr. McKowen's 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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Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dissecting Aneurysm
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
False Aneurysm
Femoral Aneurysm
First Degree Heart Block
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Iliac Aneurysm
Interstitial Lung Disease
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Popliteal Aneurysm
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aneurysm
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Saccular Aneurysm
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Suprarenal Aneurysm
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheostomy
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Gold HMO
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  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Choice HMO
    United Healthcare
    United Healthcare POS
    Choice Plus HMO
    United Healthcare PPO
    United Healthcare HMO
    Select Plus POS
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Managed Choice POS
    Aetna PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Gold HMO
    Humana PPO
  • Medicare Part B

Locations

  1. 1 West Houston Cardiovascular Associates
    12121 Richmond Ave Ste 325, Houston, TX 77082
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 496-1700

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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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College Of Virgnia
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.

Internship

Internship
  • Bellevue Hospital Center
    1980
Internship

Residency

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

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Denver Children's Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. 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