Dr. Todd K. Cowan, M.D.

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Todd K. Cowan, who serves patients in Fort Worth, Texas.

An accomplished family physician, Dr. Cowan is in practice with Texas Health Family Care, specializing in the full range of services for families in Fort Worth. He is also affiliated with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, offering convenient, quality care close to home for Northwest Tarrant and Parker counties.

A firm believer in caring for his patients and addressing all their medical concerns, Dr. Cowan provides them with all the necessary information to make informed decisions about their treatment.

The Fort Worth doctors at Texas Health Family Care provide tailored, comprehensive care for a range of healthcare needs, from physical exams to earaches and chronic diseases. With a convenient location and a compassionate approach to medicine, they support patients’ health and well-being.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Cowan graduated with his Medical Degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1985. He then went on to perform his residency in family medicine at John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) from 1985 until 1988.

Passionate about medicine, Dr. Cowan constantly keeps himself up-to-date on the most progressive techniques available. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine, a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

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