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Lale Cowgill, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Madison, WI, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital

LaleDouglasCowgillMD

Thoracic Surgery Madison, WI

Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Lale Douglas Cowgill is a cardio-thoracic and peripheral vascular surgeon. He lives with his wife Carol in Bellingham, WA. He retired in December, 2020 from SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital, in Madison, WI.
    He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1973. He has been in practice 48 years, with current medical licenses in Wisconsin and Washington.
    He and Carol moved to the Pacific Northwest to be nearer their children. His favorite activity is family time. He also enjoys hiking and volunteer work.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1981
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - Present
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1983 - 1987
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1982 - 1985
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

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