Dr. William James Cowden M.D.
Surgeon
2300 N Rockton Ave Suite 304 Rockford IL, 61103About
Dr. William Cowden is a general surgeon practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Cowden specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Cowden provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Goiter
- Sebaceous Cyst
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