Dr. Ian David Cowan MD
Emergency Physician
11315 Bridgeport Way Sw Lakewood WA, 98499About
Dr. Ian Cowan practices Emergency Medicine in Lakewood, WA. Dr. Cowan assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Cowan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1985
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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