Summary

Dr. John Cowden specializes in ophthalmology, bringing more than six decades of medical expertise to eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. With 62 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Cowden provides comprehensive eye care services. He communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Cowden practices at multiple locations throughout Columbia, Missouri, including the Mason Eye Clinic East, University Hospital, and Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital. His extensive experience allows him to address a wide range of eye conditions and vision concerns. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0. He maintains hospital affiliations that enable him to provide both outpatient and inpatient eye care services when needed.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 62 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Williams Cowden has 4 locations

Mason Eye Clinic East

3215 Wingate Ct Ste 102Columbia, MO 65201
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital

800 Hospital Dr Fl 2Columbia, MO 65201
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

University Hospital

1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212

Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital

800 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65201

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Dr. John Williams Cowden, MDDr. Dana Bryan Schoenleber, MDDr. Henry Kell YangDr. Laurence George Ducker, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients
62 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Columbia , MOColumbia , MOColumbia , MOColumbia , MO
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Williams Cowden

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Williams Cowden has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Williams Cowden has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cornea Transplant (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Laser Surgery
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Radial Keratotomy (Refractive Surgical Procedure for Myopia)
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

62 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1964

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Dr. John Cowden is affiliated with Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

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