Meet Our Team

Doug Cowan, MD

Otolaryngology

Douglas H. Cowan, MD

Professional Biography

Douglas H. Cowan, MD, is a board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeon who has been practicing at Ascentist Healthcare since 2012. He specializes in sinus procedures, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, hearing loss, and cancers of the head and neck. A little known fact about Dr. Cowan, he performs more in-office sinus procedures than any other physician in the country. What he is well-known for is his amazing bedside manner and deep care and compassion for all of his patients. Going the extra mile is not something extra, it is part of the patient’s care.

In Dr. Cowan’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Cara, and their four young children. He also enjoys discovering new ways to empower those around him. He attributes this to all of the mission trips he was fortunate enough to be a part of. He also attributes the love of his career to his supportive wife, mother, and friends and family.

Education

University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Organismal Biology

University of Kansas School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine

University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Residency

Research/Published Works

  • The Use of Alloderm in Parotid Surgery to Prevent Frey’s Syndrome
    Advisors: Drs. Terry Tsue, Joseph Ursick and Oleg Militsakh
  • Endoscopic Laser Surgery for the Treatment of Early Stage Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Advisor: Dr. Douglas Girod
    Presentation: 2008 International H&N conference: San Francisco, California
  • Pediatric Oropharyngeal Burns: A 10-year review
    Advisor: Dr. Julie Wei
    Presentation: 2010 COSM: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Transoral Laser Microsurgical Resection of Oral Cavity Carcinoma
    Advisor: Dr. Douglas Girod
    Presentation: 2010 AHNS – Research Symposium Arlington, Virginia
  • Use of the Temporalis Muscle Flap For Orbital Reconstruction
    Advisor: Dr. Clinton Humphrey, Dr. David Kriet
    Presentation: 2010 AONA: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Comparison of Surgical Outcomes in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Advisors: Drs. Christopher Larsen, Vanneman Spake and Keith Sale

Honors & Awards

  • 2023 Top Doctor Award
  • 2022 Top Doctor Award
  • 2021 Top Doctor Award
  • 2020 Top Doctor Award
  • 2013: Top Doctor Award
  • 2012: Oscar Pinsker, MD award for excellence in Otology
  • 2011: Jacquelyn Holdcraft, MD award for clinical excellence
  • 2006: Gold Humanism Honor Society Nomination
  • 2005: KUMC Student Leadership Award
  • 2005: KUMC Student Organization of the Year

Activities & Organizations

KU Medical Center International Outreach

  • Member at large 2008 – Present
  • Member of the Board 2003-2008
  • Vice-President 2003
  • President 2004-2005
  • Director of Fundraiser Golf Tournament 2004-2006
  • Co-director of Belize and Guatemala medical missions

Volunteer/Leadership

Medical Missions Foundation

  • Member of the Board of Trustees 2000 – 2006

Co-director and Participant:

  • San Lucas Guatemala 2011
  • Bohol, Philippines 2009
  • Bohol, Philippines 2006
  • Antigua, Guatemala 2004
  • Los Cabos, Mexico 2004
  • Los Cabos, Mexico 2003
  • Havana, Cuba 2003
  • Botosani, Romania 2002
  • Havana, Cuba 2002
  • Botosani, Romania 2001
  • Laoag, Philippines 200
  • Changdu, China 1999

Advanced Training/Specialties

  • Minimally Invasive Office Based Sinus Procedures
  • Endoscopic Ear Surgery

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