Dr. Robert McKowen, MD

Dr. Robert McKowen, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*•Male•Age 71

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McKowen has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from Medical College Of Virgnia in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Houston Healthcare West and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Accepting New Patients
12121 Richmond Ave Ste 325
Houston, TX 77082

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HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Locations

West Houston Cardiovascular Associates

West Houston Cardiovascular Associates12121 Richmond Ave Ste 325 Houston, TX 77082
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  • Good Communication • Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. McKowen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKowen

3.2

31 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Jun 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Addiecat – Jan 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mike – Aug 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Libbie A Hatheway – Apr 04, 2021
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Jan 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Matthew Brames – Jul 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Dominic – Sep 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Andrea in Katy, TX – Oct 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Maria Chang in Sugar Land, TX – Sep 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sharon Holcombe in Sugar Land, TX – Aug 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Kenny in El campo , tx – Jul 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Frank Wilding in Sugar Land, TX – Nov 15, 2016
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McKowen has...Read more

Specialties*

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Denver Children's Hospital

Fellowship Hospital, 1986

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Allegheny General Hospital

Residency Hospital, 1985

Medical College Of Virgnia

Medical School, 1978

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Common Questions and Answers

    Please call the office to learn more. (281) 496-1700

    What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert McKowen, MD?

    New patients may call (281) 805-3736 to make an appointment.

    Can I use my insurance at Dr. Robert McKowen, MD?

    Dr. Robert McKowen, MD accepts various insurance plans. You can easily check if your insurance provider is accepted by using the Healthgrades insurance check. We recommend verifying your insurance coverage before scheduling an appointment to ensure a seamless experience.

    Does Dr. Robert McKowen, MD accept new patients?

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

    What are Dr. Robert McKowen, MD's top areas of expertise?

    Dr. Robert McKowen, MD specializes in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. See more on Healthgrades.

    What is Dr. Robert McKowen, MD's office address?

    Dr. McKowen's office is located at 12121 Richmond Ave Ste 325, Houston, TX 77082. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Robert McKowen, MD speak?

    Dr. Robert McKowen, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

    Affiliated Hospitals

    HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr
    Houston, TX 77004
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    HCA Houston Healthcare West

    12141 Richmond Ave
    Houston, TX 77082
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    76%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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