A. Clay Gowan, DO
Medical Oncology
MyBSWHealth
A. Clay Gowan, DO
Medical Oncology
MyBSWHealth
Locations of A. Clay Gowan, DO
Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
6653.5 mi
Directions
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254.724.5918
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
6653.5 mi
Directions
Call
254.724.2111
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
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After completing his residency and fellowship at Scott & White, Dr. Gowan has spent his entire 20-year professional career in Temple, TX. Initially, he was at Scott & White Memorial ... View More |
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| English |
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| Medical School: DO, University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kansas City, Missouri (1999) |
| Residency: Internal Medicine, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2002) |
| Education: Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2002) |
| Fellowship: Medical Oncology, Texas A&M College of Medicine (2004) |
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| Medical Oncology- American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Reviews (248) for A. Clay Gowan, DO
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 7, 2025 | I have complete confidence in Dr. Gowan | |
| 5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | Very caring and professional makes me understand everything | |
| 5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | He was so nice and explained stuff so you can understand it. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | He is a wonderful doctor, listens and makes me feel very comfortable. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 26, 2025 | Very goog | |
| 5.0 | Feb 21, 2025 | Dr. Gowan has treated me since August 2004, and has always taken the time to listen to any concerns and does an excellent job of reviewing labs and is clear in any recommendations moving forward. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 20, 2025 | The care provider was very professional and helpful to my needs | |
| 4.4 | Feb 18, 2025 | Only one visit so far, but Dr. Was thorough and professional. This was my 1st visit with oncology. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 18, 2025 | Very personable . Very knowledgeable about his field of medicine. He explains the changes with words and pictures to his patient. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 13, 2025 | It's been good. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | Listen to my concerns and is very helpful,he is down to earth and very knowledgeable and I like that he's a great doctor | |
| 4.3 | Feb 11, 2025 | I think he is very good Dr. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Of all the providers I see, Dr Gowan is by far my favorite. He is friendly, has a great personality, and cares about me as a person, not just my medical needs. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 31, 2025 | Listens and is compassionate | |
| 5.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | Explains everything in the planned process. Very friendly | |
| 5.0 | Jan 28, 2025 | He's the best! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | To me Dr. Gowan is the best | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Very kind and informative | |
| 4.8 | Jan 18, 2025 | Dr. Gowan is straight forward and isn't one to sugar coat anything. That's important because If I'm not ok, I don't want him to make me feel like I am. He has set up a treatment plan for me that he feels is appropriate for my condition, and I trust him 100 %. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 17, 2025 | Very knowledgeable and concerned | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Very informative | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | First of all he makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. For someone who has cancer it's a blessing. He shoots straight from the hip in a positive manner. Being an ex Army Combat Medic, the surgeons I had the pleasure to work with side by side taught me that. He is a patients blessing. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 31, 2024 | Very kind and knowledgeable, always takes time to listen to concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 27, 2024 | Makes you very comfortable. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | Outstanding | |
| 4.0 | Dec 24, 2024 | Understood everything you said appreciate your honesty and keep up the good work and Merry Christmas | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | Dr. Gowan is absolutely the best. He has always been positive and encouraging despite the less than encouraging empirical data regarding my condition. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Very good visit. Love Dr Gowan. Very good dictor | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Keeps me involved. Does not rush me. I very much appreciate him. | |
| 4.9 | Nov 27, 2024 | Very courteous and concerned about my progress and well being. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 19, 2024 | Dr. Gowen is one of the best doctors I have been to in my 86 years. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 19, 2024 | He has been carrying for me for 2 1/2 years. I would not have any one else. He is very good and concerned and cares. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 13, 2024 | I felt Dr Gowan made me feel comfortable. He made me feel like wanted to know who I was. (Not just any other patient) I have been exceptionally pleased to have my caregivers. They all make me feel important. Whoever hired these physicians chose high quality individuals. Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | He talks to you like a down to earth person and not like he is any better of a person than his patient. He broke everything down. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 6, 2024 | Really cares about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 6, 2024 | Greatest | |
| 4.8 | Nov 6, 2024 | He cares his patients | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | He is a kind and compassionate provider. He takes the time to make sure you understand and are comfortable at all times. His ear is always available should you need him before during and after your appointment. I would not want to face a cancer diagnosis without him! | |
| 4.8 | Nov 5, 2024 | Seemed extremely competent with a great "bedside manner". He's a compliment to your incredible group of associates. And please, not to distract from this focus, but I've NEVER encountered a person who wasn't gracious, attentive, and focused cheerfully on the tasks of care, from staff in the hallways directing patients to their needed care desks to the ladies at the eurology counter. 5 star levels of service. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 5, 2024 | I feel confident that he is giving me the best care. He listens! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 2, 2024 | You won't find anyone better, complete professional. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 2, 2024 | So knowledgeable and explained everything to me. Plus he was very comforting and warm. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 30, 2024 | He makes you feel confident that he knows his business and your health is in good hands. | |
| 4.7 | Oct 18, 2024 | He is A nice doctor | |
| 5.0 | Oct 16, 2024 | Dr. Gowan always takes the time to explain test results and asks if I have additional questions or concerns. | |
| 3.9 | Oct 15, 2024 | Has been great for 5 years now | |
| 4.8 | Oct 14, 2024 | Very detailed works with me and shows he cares about me and my health | |
| 5.0 | Oct 12, 2024 | I love Dr Gowan. He has followed me and kept me informed for many years. | |
| 4.5 | Oct 9, 2024 | Great doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | He has taken care of me for 17 years thru 3 cancer surgeries and I'm still here and enjoying life. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 2, 2024 | I love him he's a great guy tells me exactly what I need to know and I'm glad he's my doctor | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | He is very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 28, 2024 | Excellent care provider. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 26, 2024 | Dr. Gowan is very thorough and professional.. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 26, 2024 | Dr Gowan really cares about my opinions. He let me know my options when I was under chemo and was truly interested in my concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 25, 2024 | Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional | |
| 5.0 | Sep 24, 2024 | He is an excellent doctor | |
| 5.0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Very professional and caring. | |
| 3.3 | Sep 18, 2024 | Dr. Alan Gowan is Awesome | |
| 5.0 | Sep 18, 2024 | I have been seeing Dr Gown for 18 months now and he's always been very supportive of my medical condition. He's professional, shows concern and I wouldn't change doctors. Always gives me the best advice. |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.