Welcome Kevin Cowan, MD
Kaweah Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Kevin Cowan, a general surgeon, to its medical staff.
Dr. Cowan comes to Visalia from Covenant Health Medical Group in Hobbs, New Mexico. However, his connection to the community runs much deeper — he completed his general surgery residency at Kaweah Health before spending time in New Mexico. Now, he returns to Visalia to continue his surgical career with Dr. Kyle Potts.
“Returning to Visalia was an easy choice because it truly feels like home.” Dr Cowan said. “Though I spent nearly a decade in Oklahoma City for my undergraduate and medical education, my roots have always been in California’s Central Valley, where I was born in Fresno and raised in Modesto. I was fortunate to complete my surgical training at my top-choice program here at Kaweah Health, immersing myself in the local community from the very start of my career.
“After several years in New Mexico, furthering my experience both as a surgeon and in hospital leadership, the chance to come back and open my own practice in Visalia felt like coming full circle. My wife, our two daughters, and I are grateful and proud to be part of this community we call home, and I look forward to serving Visalia for many years to come,”
As a general surgeon, Dr. Cowan has broad training and experience across many types of surgery. His primary areas of expertise include gallbladder disease, hernia repairs, benign and cancerous breast conditions, minimally invasive approaches such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and acute care and trauma surgery.
Dr. Cowan's philosophy of care is rooted in compassion, precision, and partnership.
“I believe that every patient deserves individualized attention, and I am dedicated to providing care that is both evidence-based and tailored to each person’s unique needs and circumstances,” he said.
Prevention, early detection, and patient education are central to his approach. By empowering patients with knowledge about their conditions and treatment options, he helps them make informed decisions and take an active role in their health journey.
“My goal is to ensure that every patient feels heard, supported, and confident in their care, from initial consultation through recovery and beyond,” Dr. Cowan said.