David P. Gowman, D.O.

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. David P. Gowman, who serves patients in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

With over 30 years of experience in his field, Dr. Gowman is a board-certified cardiologist whose treatments range from coronary artery disease to valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathies. 

He is currently serving patients at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills in Farmington Hills, Michigan. “We are dedicated to providing the best cardiovascular care available. Our board-certified physicians specialize in cardiovascular medicine, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the heart. The superior level of care that you receive is supported by highly trained nurses, physician assistants, and technicians. These professionals have the latest technology to help restore and maintain your good health.” as stated on the hospital’s website. 

His notable medical career began when he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990. He then went on to complete his rotating internship at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills in 1991, followed by his residency in internal medicine in 1993 and his residency in cardiology in 1997 at the same hospital. 

Among the doctor’s many accomplishments, he holds dual board certification in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He is also board-certified in nuclear medicine by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, in echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography, and in vascular medicine by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. 

In order to stay up to date in his field, Dr. Gowman remains a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Osteopathic Internists, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society for Vascular Medicine, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. What’s more, he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. 

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. As a cardiologist, Dr. Gowman specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the cardiovascular system. His areas of expertise include echocardiography, vascular medicine, nuclear cardiology, non-invasive vascular imaging, and coronary CT angiography.

Attributing his success to the support of his wife of over three decades, he enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family when he is not working.

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