Summary

Dr. Michael Cowher is a surgical oncologist with 22 years of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and focuses on surgical oncology alongside general surgery. Dr. Cowher speaks English and brings over two decades of specialized expertise to his practice.

Dr. Cowher is affiliated with West Penn Hospital and sees patients at UPMC Magee Womens Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease. His expertise also extends to managing Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of breast cancer.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 22 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Simon Cowher has 2 locations

Upmc Magee Womens Hospital

300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Allegheny General Hospital

320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212

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Pittsburgh , PAUniontown , PAJefferson Hills , PAWesterville , OH
Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Simon Cowher

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medical Mutual - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Simon Cowher has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Simon Cowher has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Other
  • Other Specialty
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Dr. Michael Simon Cowher holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2004.

NPI Number

Dr. Cowher's NPI number is 1669622734.

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Dr. Michael Cowher is affiliated with West Penn Hospital.
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Dr. Michael Cowher speaks English.

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