Dr. Robert Cowles

Biography

Robert Cowles, MD, is a Professor of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his medical degree from Temple University. Dr. Cowles underwent residency training in general surgery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and subsequently pursued additional years in laboratory research supported by an NIH research grant and the American College of Surgeons. He completed his pediatric surgery training at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Columbia University, in New York City. His practice encompasses all aspects of pediatric surgery, with a specific focus on gastrointestinal tract diseases including conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, and biliary tree. Dr. Cowles is involved in managing patients with short gut syndrome and intestinal failure as part of a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, he serves as the Program Director for Pediatric Surgery Fellowships at Yale University, emphasizing competency in surgical education. Leading a research laboratory, Dr. Cowles investigates neural control of intestinal adaptation and processes involved in recovery from intestinal injury, contributing to refining surgical techniques for treating young patients with conditions such as biliary atresia and short bowel syndrome.

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