From appointments prior to surgery, then surgery, and hospital discharge I could not of been happier. Dr McGowan and all his staff inspired confidence throughout the entire procedure. I highly recommend Dr McGowan!

Doesn't get any better. Yes I was nervous the few days before. I had nothing to worry about.. Mr McGowan and staff. Even the next day, i had a bad to antibiotic he was open and honest. At first visit, he said if he operated on my lower spine, let's just say i could of had horrable outcome. Tu ty Dr. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

WOW! I don't even know where to start. I don't have the words to convey what a brilliant and compassionate Dr. he is. I have never in my life met a doctor like Dr. McGowan. He is phenomenal in every way! My brother had a 3" meningioma and Dr. McGowan was professional, caring, explained everything so well, but would 'dummy it down' when I asked him to, he was confident and you could just feel the compassion he has for his patients. His entire team, including Dr. Handyside, was great also. Dr. McGowan and his team are brilliant and it brings tears to my eyes to write this. I will never be able to thank him enough for everything he did for my brother, but also for me and my sister. I could write a lot about him...but I will end by saying, he is second to none!!! Seriously !!!

When I got to Kootenai Health E.R. I was a mess- I had a subdural hematoma and had aphasia and was on blood thinners. Dr. McGowan saw me that night and was hoping to wait a few days to do surgery. However, I got worse and had surgery that night. The first surgery didn’t stop the bleeding so Dr. McGowan had to go back in. That worked and I felt wonderful the next morning. Dr. McGowan checked on me every day and I had follow up CT scans for the next months. I am able to do everything. Dr. McGowan is competent and kind and honest about everything with me and my kids. He is an amazing Doctor and very capable.

Dr. McGowan performed my daughter's brain surgery. He may be the best doctor I've ever worked with. It is completely evident that he really cares a lot about his patients. He is a refreshing combination of extremely smart and humble. I would totally trust his care.

I was added on for surgury due to my serious situation. I feel Dr. McGowen saved my life. I am so grateful. I was treated with respect and kindness. Very professional. EXCELLENT hospital nursing staff! Efficient office staff at the office. Really couldn't be happier with my experience. I highly recommend Dr. McGowen and Kootenai Health in CDA

I actually had two visits, one telephonically and one in person, both went well. The telephone pre-op interview was thorough and complete. The young lady was polite and attentive. The in-person interview for post-op was similar. The nurse was polite, thorough and attentive. In a matter of speaking, both would be classified as having "a great bed side manner.'" I would recommend KH as having a professional staff who care about their patients, to include Dr. McGowan, MD.

Dr. McGowan gave me my life back! Before my surgery with him I could not move my left arm and was in so much pain I was bedridden. Immediately after surgery I could walk upright, my pain was gone and I felt great! I would give him more than 5 stars if I could. I just could not thank him enough.