
J. David Cowden, MD
Interventional PulmonologyPulmonary HypertensionCritical Care MedicinePulmonology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout J. David Cowden and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
My greatest commitment is in providing my patients with individualized care and helping them to be well informed about their condition and the care associated to achieve the best quality of life.
Specializing In
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Hypertension MDC, Lung Nodule MDC, and Lung Cancer Survivorship.
Interests & Activities
I like spending time with my family in the great outdoors, enjoying the ski slopes, playing a casual game of tennis, and listening to music. Family first!
Hospital Affiliations
North Colorado Medical Center
Sterling Regional MedCenter
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care, 1999
- Residency: Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan, Internal Medicine, 1996
- Medical School: University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, 1992
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine, 1995
- Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease, 1995
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Locations
- Banner Health Clinic
- 1801 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
- phone: 970-810-2026
- fax: 970-810-2028
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
422 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Cowden goes above and beyond
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
Dr. Cowden is a specialist who is easy to talk to, listens, answers questions, and is collaborative. I trust him completely with my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
We really like him. He is a great doctor. One of the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr. Cowden is always very pleasant and professional with the manner that he handles my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Cowden is excellent at explaining things, reviewing what's going on in my lungs, steps to take. Professional and intelligent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
He is very easy to relate to and answers all my questions about my condition. He is soft spoken and very empathetic. Nice man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr Cowden is excellent second to none!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
His manor and professionalism combined with genuine care and concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr Cowden provides great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Condensed is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
I am very pleased with Doctor Cowden and his knowledge and the care he provided,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
I really appreciate how Dr. Cowden takes his time to listen to me, then helps with ideas for the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Very personable explained everything thoroughly, did you feel extremely comfortable and very thorough about finding the best treatment for my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
He is very caring and concerned about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Doctor Cowden is simply the best doctor for my condition!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
He listens and gives me treatment options I can understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
He as very kind with bad news
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
He was a calming person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Cowden is brilliant but also personable. We have honest two-way conversations, and can even laugh at times. Very refreshing and makes talking and brainstorming easier.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
He listened and he really seemed to care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Cowden is an expert in the field of pulmonology as it relates to pulmonary hypertension. He's highly trained and also a warm, caring person who is usually easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
He is very knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner , and he answered all my questions with a pleasant attitude and with great knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Cowden is professional, knowledgeable, and takes time with his patients. You don't feel like he's rushing you out and takes time to answer your questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
His interpersonal communication skills are outstanding given the difficult situations he is facing daily.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
He listened to my questions and answered them in language I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
I am always comfortable in speaking to Dr. Cowden and feel he has my best interest at heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
He was right up front with me. I like that, he got right to the point with me. he knows how I was feeling at the time, very scare
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
Dr Cowden is an expert in his field and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
He is a very friendly and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
He's the best! So knowledgeable and yet so easy to talk to. I'm completely comfortable with him and feel like I'm talking to a close friend who has my back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
He's a really good Dr. Professional, friendly, comforting, kind, fun to talk with, concerned and doesn't make me feel that he has or wants to rush through my appointment. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
He's the best! Great pulmonologist, great concern and care for your well-being. Soft spoken and answers all your questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
I like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
He listens, and he's attentive to the details of my medical history and my symptoms, as well as being concerned about my overall health. His explanations about my medical conditions have been very good, detailed and thorough but also appropriate for a non-medical person. He asks whether I have any questions and makes sure I understand the answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Dr Cowden listened to concerns and gave me great feedback to improve my health. He also took me serious, was very knowledgeable and caring about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
Competent, compassionate and clear in his communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr Cowden is a great doctor who took time to listen to all my issues associated with his specialty and other issues. We had a good conversation about a plan to get me back to good health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
Dr Cowden elicits trust immediately. He's never rushed, taking time to answer all my questions ensuring that I understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
He was very informative and helped me understand what I have gone through and what I need to do in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2024
Dr Cowden is so experienced in his field and has a caring personality that is calming and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
So professional, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2024
Dr. Cowden is a one of a kind doctor. He listens to me and hears me. Decisions are made together. He's so knowledgeable and skilled yet so able to talk with me like we're friends working together on a problem. I know he has me back. He's FOR me 100%. I want him on my side right to the end!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2024
Dr Cowden is very respectful and has taken good care of my health care needs. He is very approachable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
He is always professional and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Very caring and asurring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr Cowden is very knowledgeable and professional with a friendly caring demeanor for my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
He is the best in his field, and he provided me with a plan to get better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
He was very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
He is not only an excellent Doctor, but also a concerned doctor who talks with his patients and understands their problems and helps them take care of all the questions they have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
The Physician has a genuine interest on helping his patients. He explains, he is low key and respects his patients questions. I know I am getting the best care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2024
Dr. Cowden is competent, pleasant and so CALM. He's always prepared for our meetings as evidenced by his review of my medical chart prior to the meeting. He empowers patients to understand their diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Cowden fully answers my questions and I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2024
Dr Cowden is amazing and always very attentive and makes you feel like he is listening and cares about you as a person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
He cares is honest takes very good care of you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He genuinely cares about my treatment and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr. Cowden has always been personable, pleasant, and takes the time to explain whatever recommendations he may make or answer whatever questions I may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
He gives the impression that he genuinely cares about you and projects competency as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr. Cowden very caring and knowledgeable, with good information he passes on well to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr. Cowden is friendly and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
He's an amazing doctor- smart, knowledgeable, personable, and patient- focused. He listens to me and works with me on my goals. I couldn't ask for more.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
He Truly cares ,and is very professional, I feel he is one of the best in his field!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
Dr Cowden takes time with his patients. He shows concern for my health. He speaks as a man of knowledge and is working to improve my quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2024
I believe he knows what he's doing very easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr. Cowden is a kind, competent and knowledgeable MD. He thoroughly prepares for appointments as demonstrated by his comments and questions indicating he has reviewed my charts and previous case notes - he cares about me as a person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Excellent care and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2024
He answered my questions and addressed my concerns. Very polite and explained things I had no idea what they meant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
His patience and caring touch make it easy to discuss with him concerns and treatment. His compassion for the patient and the patient needs are top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr Cowden is very knowledgeable in his field. He explains what I need to help me with my medical issue. I feel confident I am in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
He is a really nice person felt at ease answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2024
He is so caring very honest and truly listens to you. Then sets up any necessary procedures needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
I love this Doctor! He is so gentle and kind, looks you directly in the eyes and shows true concern for your well being!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
I've been with him for 3 years, he's never left me feeling like I needed more answers. The utmost respect for this doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2024
Dr. Cowden and his team explained the procedure, answered all questions I had and put my mind at ease throughout the process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
I trust him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
He is one of the best and my most favorite doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr. Cowden hears me, respects and supports my health goals, and is so kind and compassionate. Often times doctors that are experts in their field don't have very good people skills. Not so with Dr. Cowden. He's incredibly knowledgeable but also willing to talk to me and listen as a friend would. I trust him completely to guide my health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Best Pulmonary doctor in Northern Colorado.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
He is one of the most caring doctors I've ever been to! He explains everything and answers all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
He is one of the most thorough and professional doctors that I have ever met or had to interact with. He is genuinely concerned about his patents needs and seeks out answers for the patents concerns and symptoms, instead of just checking boxes and blowing a patient off.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
He is the most caring and understanding man and he listens to what you say and really cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2024
Very professional and explained the issues of my situation clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2024
He thoroughly explain test, results and recommendations for ongoing health care. He did take his time explaining all to me, and was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2024
Dr. Cowden is kind, professional and explains results of tests and future care thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2024
He is very concerned about your problems and he is always looking for away to help you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2024
Dr. Cowden is a great physician. Takes time to listen to your concerns and knows your total health history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2024
100% great doctor and support staff. They all took time with me so that I could fully understand my situation and my care going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2024
Personable, extremely knowledgeable, and provides great solutions to address my health needs!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2023
He's been very thorough and informative in our interactions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2023
Dr. Cowden makes you feel like you are his only patient. I leave his office feeling my care is being handled by the best there is at Banner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2023
Very nice and explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2023
Took the time to explain things and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2023
Exceptional. Professionalism. Knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2023
If I were in critical condition I can't think of anyone I would rather have on the team. He has a very clam demeanor and excellent command presence. He thinks before he talks and takes the time to make good decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2023
Great doctor and knows me and my name. Talks to me in words I can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2023
Dr Cowden is very easy to talk to and listens to what my needs are. He is a compassionate doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2023
Dr. Cowden is a true partner in my health care. He is knowledgeable, personable, kind, listens, and welcomes me to be an active participant in my own healthcare. He's the best. I couldn't ask for more.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
Dr. Cowden is a great doctor. He is very professional and easy to talk to. He explains things that I can understand and he answers my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2023
He took his time to explain the pathology, diagnosis and addressed my concerns. I left feeling better than when I went in. I had a care plan. The office took on making all the necessary tests.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
He is very honest and caring and makes me feel comfortable discussing my concerns.

