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Dr. Alan Cowan, MD

Dr. Alan Cowan, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Alan Cowan, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Olympia, WA. Dr. Cowan has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities MultiCare Capital Medical Center and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (30 reviews)

MultiCare Capital Ear, Nose & Throat

3920 Capital Mall Dr SW Ste 100 Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 706-6250

Dr. Cowan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cowan specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cowan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cowan

4.2
30 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 star
77%
77%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
13%
13%

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Excellent visit
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 11, 2024
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I am very impressed with the doctor. He explained why he needed to order additional tests, what they will do to help inform his next steps to treat my condition. Was very professional and personable.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2024
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Very good
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2024
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The doctor was excellent.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 25, 2024
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;My doctor was both courteous and professional. It was a very good experience.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2024
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Dr. Cowan is exceptionally thorough kind and gentle. Took great care and advised me about my condition
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 30, 2024
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Great listener, thoughtful, knowledgeable
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 16, 2024
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The doctor was professional and courteous... After the initial examination, treatment was prescribed and options were given for any future problems...
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 11, 2024
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Dr Cowan was very caring and compassionate.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2024
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Great experience and issue taken care of at appointment, did not have to make another appointment. Great care
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 06, 2024
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Dr Cowan is vibrant, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and attentive, he listened to me, didn't rush me like some doctors do, discussed options and answered all my questions. He is the best!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2024
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Saw Dr. Cowan on a referral from my primary care after having hearing loss, tinnitus and several rounds of vertigo. Diagnosed with Meniere’s. Staff/Dr was helpful as long as you don’t need anything more than a quick office visit - don’t even think of asking for any type of paperwork to be completed! When asked, staff became rude and unhelpful. Don’t waste you time with this office.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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CAA in WA – Aug 02, 2018
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Dr Cowens office helped my son tremendously! Ryker my son was 2years old at the time constantly had ear infection for 2years straight! Dr.Cowen put his tubs in the next day after we saw him because my little boy was in so much pain. Ryker is 3years old now and hasn't had a ear infection since! Dr. Cowen is the best ear specialist around in my opinion!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ashlee Jones in Longview, TX – Jun 23, 2017
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Dr. Cowan and his so called staff are a joke. Made an appointment, They called me and changed it. After I drove an hour to see this man he was not there, I was then told I needed a referral, and then to top it off they wanted $200.00 for a new patient fee ?? even though there was a sign up saying he would no longer be practicing in Longview. I will say that I was very upset and was not happy. In the mean time this so called Doctor sent word that he would not see me because of my attitude. WOW
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Lela Collins in Carthage, TX – Jun 13, 2017
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Rude uncaring and I will never go back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Gladewater, TX – Mar 12, 2017
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My experience was terrible. Very uncaring. Wasted my money. I wont ever go back!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 others found this helpful
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Katherine in Longview, Texas – May 06, 2016
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biography

Dr. Alan Cowan, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Olympia, WA. Dr. Cowan has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities MultiCare Capital Medical Center and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Cowan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    MultiCare Capital Ear, Nose & Throat

    MultiCare Capital Ear, Nose & Throat3920 Capital Mall Dr SW Ste 100 Olympia, WA 98502
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • MultiCare Capital Medical Center

      3900 Capital Mall Dr SW
      Olympia, WA 98502
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
      Tacoma, WA 98405
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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