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Samuel K. Mcgowan, MD
He | Him | HisMedical Director, OPTIMAL Clinic- Telehealth visits
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Samuel K. Mcgowan, MD
He | Him | HisMedical Director, OPTIMAL Clinic- Telehealth visits
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About me
Dr. Samuel McGowan is a pulmonary and critical care specialist who cares for patients with a variety of lung conditions. He provides treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) as well as other settings. He is medical director of the UCSF OPTIMAL Clinic, which serves patients recovering from critical illness or experiencing persistent COVID-19-related pulmonary symptoms.
McGowan's research focuses on improving the quality of ICU care and examining how critical illness affects ICU survivorship. He believes that treating patients as individuals is the foundation of providing holistic, compassionate care for all.
McGowan earned his medical degree at Rush Medical College, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine and served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF.
When not working, McGowan enjoys spending time with his family, reading, playing basketball and being outdoors.
Education & training
Board certification
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of CA San Francisco Pulmonary/Crit Care
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center GME
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center GME
Degree
- MD, Rush Medical College
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
My expertise
Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Locations
My research
Publications
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- August 25, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Pharmacist and Dr. McGowan both listened and then we all had input going forward. One of the best visits I have had at UCSF
- August 21, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Sam McGowans Attentive to all my concerns. Up to date on my complicated history, tests, and meds list. He provided a thoughtful change in meds and made clear follow-up suggestions.
- August 6, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I was very impressed with Dr McGowan . He was very attentive and helpful. He was very knowledgeable and understanding. I told him that this visit with him was also very educational. His explanations along with showing me my images at the same time help me and my wife greatly understand my condition.
- August 5, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I really like Dr Sam
- July 29, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr McGowan is great. He listens patiently and intently and provides really thorough explanations. I am reassured and confident that I am receiving excellent care.
- June 10, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I just cannot say enough about my experience at the optimal Clinic from the scheduling to the providers they were all top-notch and are exactly why I decided to make the 6-hour journey to UCSF. I was absolutely not disappointed.
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