Dr. Alicia F. Cowan, M.D. is a fellowship-trained specialist in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Cowan attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine and completed her surgical internship at University of California followed by orthopedic surgery residency at Saint Louis University. She pursued additional fellowship training in specialized hand and microvascular at the University of Miami.
Dr. Alicia F. Cowan, M.D. is a fellowship-trained specialist in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Cowan attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine and completed her surgical internship at University of California followed by orthopedic surgery residency at Saint Louis University. She pursued additional fellowship training in specialized hand and microvascular at the University of Miami.
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Dr. Cowan and staff were terrific!
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Love her! She always makes me feel better - even though she might have to hurt me at first 🤣
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional and friendly. Explained things very well.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
A pleasure. Explains with different options and takes her time. She’s a 10.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Absolutely THE BEST — a quint essential professional - a calming force in an anxious, stressful time on all levels - providing personal attention attuned to maximizing outcomes and minimizing fear and uncertainty
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Cowan was very helpful and answered my questions. I would recommend her to others.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent visit! I have had wrist/ hand/ thumb pain for 3 months. Received a diagnosis, options for treatment, and a steroid injection.all was explained well.
The med assistant was great too.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Great bedside manner and caring
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
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Fort Myers
12670 Creekside Lane Fort Myers, FL 33919
Dr. Alicia F. Cowan, M.D. is fellowship trained specialist in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Cowan loves her job because she is able to give form and function back to patients. She specializes in comprehensive treatment of hand and arm pain, tailoring treatment to each patient's special needs. Dr. Cowan has experience in adults and children, and is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Cowan began her career at Fordham University in New York City, where she received a Bachelor of Arts. She continued on to medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Cowan, known previously as Dr. Worden, completed her surgical internship at University of California, San Francisco, followed by orthopedic surgery residency at Saint Louis University in Missouri. She pursued additional fellowship training in specialized hand and microvascular at the University of Miami in Florida.
She has a passion for medical mission work and pursued opportunities to volunteer in each phase of her training. Her prior trips include Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, and Malawi. Dr. Cowan plans to continue her volunteerism in the future on other international surgical hand missions. During her free time, she likes to relax surfside at the many beautiful local beaches, travel to foreign countries, and paddleboard.
She is originally from Connecticut and has traveled the country for her training, but fell in love with Florida and decided to stay. Dr. Cowan is happily practicing in Fort Myers supported by her family and dog, Bruno. Dr. Cowan cares for her patients by taking the time to explain diagnoses and treatment plans to obtain the best functional outcomes for her patients.
Dr. Cowan and staff were terrific!
Wonderful
Love her! She always makes me feel better - even though she might have to hurt me at first 🤣
Very professional and friendly. Explained things very well.
A pleasure. Explains with different options and takes her time. She’s a 10.
Absolutely THE BEST — a quint essential professional - a calming force in an anxious, stressful time on all levels - providing personal attention attuned to maximizing outcomes and minimizing fear and uncertainty
Dr. Cowan was very helpful and answered my questions. I would recommend her to others.
Excellent visit! I have had wrist/ hand/ thumb pain for 3 months. Received a diagnosis, options for treatment, and a steroid injection.all was explained well. The med assistant was great too.
Wonderful doctor!
Great bedside manner and caring