Summary

Dr. Vernon Cowell is a surgeon specializing in surgery and critical care medicine with 37 years of experience in patient care. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. Dr. Cowell is fluent in English.

Dr. Cowell practices at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and serves patients in Gresham, Oregon. His surgical expertise includes treating various types of hernias, such as ventral hernias and epigastric hernias, as well as managing complex cases involving incarcerated hernias. He performs minimally invasive procedures including appendectomies and laparoscopic surgeries for conditions like endometriosis. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cowell highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Suny Health Science Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Vernon Lee Cowell has 4 locations

Legacy Medical Group General Surgery

25050 SE Stark St Ste 265Gresham, OR 97030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Legacy Medical Group-General Surgery

25050 SE Stark St Ste 265 Bldg 4Gresham, OR 97030

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SurgerySurgeryEmergency MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
37 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Gresham , ORPortland , ORPortland , ORPortland , OR
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vernon Lee Cowell

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareOregon
  • CareOregon - Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - EPO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Columbia Pacific CCO
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Moda Health - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Premera Blue Cross - PPO
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield
  • State Farm - POS
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vernon Lee Cowell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vernon Lee Cowell has the following area of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Vernon Lee Cowell holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Cowell's NPI number is 1932129418.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Vernon Cowell affiliated with?
Dr. Vernon Cowell is affiliated with Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center.
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