Overview
Morton Cowan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 51 years.
Dr. Cowan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Thymectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 129 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
6 Clinical Trials
Ilona Frieden is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Frieden is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Hemangioma, Clouston Syndrome, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.
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Jennifer Puck is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Puck is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Infantile Neutropenia, and Chronic Granulomatous Disease.
Fetal Treatment Center
Dr. Laurence S. Baskin is a urologist and an expert in genital development and reconstructive surgery. His focus is on providing care for the spectrum of pediatric urological conditions, including undescended testicles; blocked kidneys and ureters; prenatal urinary tract obstruction, such posterior urethral valves; adolescent varicoceles (enlarged veins in the testicles); differences in sex development ; cancers of the genital and urinary organs; and disorders that require urinary tract reconstruction. He founded the UCSF Center for the Study and Treatment of Hypospadias to advance care for this birth defect of the penile urethra (the tube through which urine is voided). Baskin has written extensively on hypospadias and genital reconstruction, lectures extensively on these topics and has produced videos on numerous surgical techniques. His laboratory focuses on investigating the causes of pediatric urological diseases – both those present at birth and those that develop later – to advance the prospect for cures. The lab looks specifically at how cells communicate during normal and abnormal development and at the effects of abnormal environmental exposures during pregnancy. Baskin earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed a general surgery residency at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in pediatric urology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Baskin is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics. He is past president of the Societies for Pediatric Urology, Society for Fetal Urology, Asia-Pacific Association of Pediatric Urologists, American Association of Pediatric Urologists and Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons. He is a member of the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons, Societies for Pediatric Urology and American Urological Association (AUA). He is a past member of the American Board of Urology, serving on its exam committee, and served as assistant editor of the Journal of Urology (an official journal of the AUA). He is past head of the National Institutes of Health's study section on urologic disease, primary author on more than 300 research articles, and editor of “Handbook of Pediatric Urology” and “Hinman's Atlas of Pediatric Urologic Surgery.” Baskin has participated in humanitarian trips to perform pediatric urological surgery in Honduras and Vietnam. He has received numerous honors, including awards from the AUA and the European Society for Paediatric Urology. Dr. Baskin is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypospadias, Intersex, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), and Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis. Dr. Baskin is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Pediatric Urology and American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Baskin is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Morton Cowan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Morton Cowan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Morton Cowan by calling their office at 415-353-2986. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Morton Cowan a top-rated expert for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Morton Cowan is classified as an Elite expert for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), 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. Morton Cowan specialize in?
While Dr. Morton Cowan is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Morton Cowan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Morton Cowan has published 129 articles and abstracts on conditions like Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). You can view a list of Dr. Morton Cowan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Morton Cowan accept my insurance?
Dr. Morton Cowan accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Simply Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2986 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
- X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
- Distinguished
- Chronic Granulomatous DiseaseDr. Cowan isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Granulomatous Disease.
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Cowan isDistinguished. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Wiskott-Aldrich SyndromeDr. Cowan isDistinguished. Learn about Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Cowan isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)Dr. Cowan isExperienced. Learn about Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome)
- Omenn SyndromeDr. Cowan isExperienced. Learn about Omenn Syndrome.
- SplenectomyDr. Cowan isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
