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Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD
4.6 (42 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD
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Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Dr. Cowden graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.Dr. Thomas Cowden, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Grand Rapids, MI and has 33 years experience. Dr. Cowden currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. At present, Dr. Cowden received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Cowden's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cowden is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Pterygium
Cataract
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
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Eyelid Disorders
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Keratitis
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Mechanical Strabismus
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Cornea Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Staphyloma Posticum
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Visual Field Defects
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Transplant
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
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Always Care Benefits
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Priority Health
  • United Healthcare
  • UniCare
  • AARP
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Molina
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Prime Health Services
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Curative PPO
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Humana
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (BCN)
  • The Great-West Life Assurance Company
  • Aetna
  • Meritain Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cofinity
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • EyeMed Vision Care
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Grand Valley Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Gro Optical LLC
    750 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
  2. 2 Walker Surgical Center LLC
    3300 Walker Vw NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
  3. 3 Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids PC
    80 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

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4.6
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (37)
4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Jun 28, 2021
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Thomas Johnson — Jun 28, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

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

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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 Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI