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About Anne N. Cowell, MD, MPH

Anne Cowell, MD, MPH, is a board-certified infectious disease specialist who sees patients in both the hospital and outpatient setting for a range of infectious diseases, including bloodstream and intravascular device infections, intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections, tuberculosis, prosthetic joint infections, and other postoperative infections.

Her practice also includes treating Clostridium difficile colitis (bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps) and tuberculosis. She has an interest in hospital infection control and improving antibiotic use (antibiotic stewardship) as well.

Dr. Cowell's research interests include whole-genome sequencing of microbial pathogens, understanding the molecular basis of antimicrobial resistance, and malaria pathogenesis and epidemiology. She was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2013 for her national and international work helping the underserved and at-risk.

Dr. Cowell completed fellowship training in infectious diseases at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She completed residency training at Yale School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She also holds a master's degree in public health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease.

She is a member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

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Medical DegreeTulane University, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LAMaster's DegreeTulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LAResidencyYale School of Medicine, New Haven, CTFellowshipUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2017-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineInfectious Disease
Conditions and Treatments
  • Postsurgical Infections
  • Inflammation of the Colon (Clostridium Difficile Colitis)
  • Tuberculosis
  • Intravascular Device Infections
  • Intra-Abdominal Infections
  • Prosthetic Joint Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Bloodstream Infections
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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

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    Appointment was unnecessary
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Dr. Cowell is wonderful!
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    The whole tesm was wonderful, communicative and caring
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    I like how dr. was very kind, caring and compassionate, and took her time explaining everything.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Dr Anne Cowell really made me comfortable while discussing my concerns and answered and explained them to me professionally.
    - Verified UCSD Patient