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Dr. Dennis McGowan, MD

Dr. Dennis McGowan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Dennis McGowan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Kearney, NE and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Health Good Samaritan and Gothenburg Health. He is not accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (44 reviews)

CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan)

3219 Central Ave Ste 102 Kearney, NE 68847

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(308) 865-2600

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Dr. McGowan is affiliated with CHI Health Good Samaritan Kearney, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McGowan specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McGowan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McGowan

3.7

44 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
66%
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4 Star
0%
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3 Star
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2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Dean and Renie L. – Jul 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ron & Vicki – Aug 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
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Lauren Rogers – Dec 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Stay Away! – Sep 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Riverdale – Apr 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Riverdale – Jan 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bonnie jo Harris in Grand island ne – Feb 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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KJ in Kearney, NE – Jan 20, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kim R.. in Ansley, Ne – Jan 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Melanie Nutt in Cozad, NE – Dec 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ansley, NE – Oct 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Melissa Schnase in Hastings, NE – Jul 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Kearney, NE – Apr 04, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Kitterman in Newport – Mar 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jamie Costello in Bartley, Nebraska – Jan 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dennis McGowan, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Kearney, NE and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Health Good Samaritan and Gothenburg Health. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan)

CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan)3219 Central Ave Ste 102 Kearney, NE 68847
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI Health Good Samaritan

    10 E 31st St
    Kearney, NE 68847
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Gothenburg Health

    910 20th St
    Gothenburg, NE 69138

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

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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