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Robert A. Cowles, MD is a Professor of Surgery specializing in Pediatric Surgery at Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. He completed his medical education at Temple University, surgical residency at the University of Michigan, and pediatric surgery fellowship at Columbia University. Dr. Cowles serves as a Program Director for Pediatric Surgery Fellowships at Yale and is board certified in Pediatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
- Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
- MD: Temple University School of Medicine (1995)
- General Surgery Residency: University of Michigan (1998-2002)
- Research Fellowship: University of Michigan (2000)
- Pediatric Surgery Fellowship: Columbia University (2004)
Dr. Cowles' clinical expertise focuses on pediatric gastrointestinal surgery, with special interest in esophageal, gastric, intestinal, hepatic, and biliary tract diseases. He co-manages patients with short gut syndrome and intestinal failure as part of a multidisciplinary team and performs lifesaving surgery for biliary atresia in infants. His research laboratory investigates the neural control of intestinal adaptation and recovery from injury, with particular emphasis on serotonin and acetylcholine as regulators of enterocyte turnover.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on pediatric appendicitis management, surgical outcomes for congenital conditions, and the molecular mechanisms of intestinal adaptation. His work spans clinical outcomes research, surgical innovation, and basic science investigations into the enteric nervous system.
- Connecticut Magazine Top Doctor designation
- Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery (AB of Surgery)
- Original Certification: 2006
- Latest Certification: 2016
Dr. Cowles has contributed significantly to surgical education as a fellowship program director and has developed surgical techniques that have eliminated the need for transplants in young patients with short bowel syndrome and biliary atresia. His research laboratory continues to investigate neural processes in intestinal recovery from injury, with potential applications for improving outcomes in children with intestinal failure.
