Overview
Dr. John Cole Cowling earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive, robotic and bariatric surgery, also at UTHealth. Board certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Cowling specializes in bariatric surgery, minimally invasive general surgery and robotic surgery. He offers minimally invasive laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic approaches to address the patient's surgical problems, including surgical weight loss, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, abdominal wall hernia repair and gastrointestinal surgery. He is committed to listening to each patient's specific problems, so that he can offer each one a personalized treatment. Dr. Cowling is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School.
His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Dr. Todd David Wilson is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston who focuses on advanced surgery of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and then served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer for six years. After three decorated tours of service, he found his home in Houston where he earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2003. He stayed at the university to complete his surgical residency training in 2008 and then completed advanced training with a fellowship of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Wilson joined the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2009 where he practices surgery that embraces state of the art techniques to proved patients with optimal surgical results with the least impact on the patient. At the medical school, he serves as the Medical Director of Surgical Training and part of the Elective General Surgery team. He is active academically with membership in several medical societies and has received academic recognition and published or presented articles. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Erik B. Wilson, MD, is Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST). He is the Division Chief of Elective General Surgery for the UT Department of Surgery. Dr. Wilson graduated from college with highest honors from Texas A&M University and completed his Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at Texas A&M and a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is also the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Wilson is Co-Founder of the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery and Houston Bariatric Society. He is a founder and the Past President of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association. He is a leader in endoluminal and robotic General Surgery since 2002 with over 1000 cases performed robotically. He specializes in weight loss surgery, reflux surgery, hernias and minimally invasive general surgery. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Cowling
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Cowling?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Cowling by calling their office at 713-486-7650. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Cowling a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Cowling is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John Cowling specialize in?
While Dr. John Cowling is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. John Cowling participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Cowling has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. John Cowling's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Cowling accept my insurance?
Dr. John Cowling accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-7650 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- CellulitisDr. Cowling isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Cowling isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Cowling isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Cowling isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Cowling isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Cowling isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.