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Dr. Sheldon Cowen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Sheldon Cowen, MD
4.3 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Sheldon Cowen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Sheldon Cowen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA.

About

Dr. Cowen graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR. Dr. Sheldon Cowen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Cowen currently practices at Practice. Dr. Cowen has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Drusen and Eye Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cowen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Cowen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cowen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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B-Scan Ultrasound
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Cornea Surgery
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Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
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Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
    Heritage Prime HMO
    Heritage Signature
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
  • WA AWH Puget Sound POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - WA HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Sheldon J. Cowen M.D. PS.
    515 Minor Ave Ste 160, Seattle, WA 98104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 624-5288
  2. 2 Seattle Surgery Center-Proliance Llc
    900 Terry Ave Fl 3, Seattle, WA 98104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 382-1021

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4.3
Based on 9 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Dec 07, 2021
Among Dr Cowen's most prized assets is his caring and compassion. I know I am in good, competent, caring hands, and I could not ask for better care. He's the Best.
Dom Fetherston — Dec 07, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    1982
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Cowen frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Drusen and Eye Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Sheldon Cowen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.