Michelle Cowan, MD, a colorectal surgeon at WashU Medicine, has begun to see patients at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, as of this July. This continues the expansion of surgical services—also including HPB-GI and vascular surgery—from WashU Medicine physicians to Missouri Baptist.
Dr. Cowan began her practice at Missouri Baptist July 1.
“I am excited about the colorectal surgery expansion to Missouri Baptist hospital,” Dr. Cowan said. “I look forward to bringing extensive experience and a deep passion for colorectal cancer care and robotic surgery, while providing compassionate, state-of-the-art treatment to new patients.”
Dr. Cowan specializes in benign and malignant conditions, including colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, and other colorectal issues. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Cowan completed general surgery residency training at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at WashU Medicine.
“We are so excited to have Dr. Cowan expand to Missouri Baptist for our practice,” said Matthew Mutch, MD, chief of colon and rectal surgery at WashU Medicine. “She is an incredible leader and surgeon.”
Colorectal surgeons at WashU Medicine offer the latest advances in colon and rectal cancer care. The team has established a young-onset colorectal cancer program focused on meeting the unique needs of people under 50 who have been diagnosed with these types of cancer. Research led by WashU Medicine investigators has helped to improve care for people with colorectal cancer.
To schedule an appointment or refer a patient to a colorectal surgeon at WashU Medicine, please call 314-454-7177.
Colorectal surgery at WashU Medicine
Colorectal care at WashU Medicine is consistently ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.