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19 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rowell, Trauma Surgeon in Portland, OR?
Dr. Susan Rowell, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portland, OR. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Rowell graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Health System, General Surgery. Dr. Rowell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rowell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rowell’s office at (503) 494-2400.
Where did Dr. Rowell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, General Surgery
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Rowell board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Susan Rowell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Rowell speak?
Dr. Rowell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rowell typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Rowell diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rowell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rowell typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Rowell may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Rowell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rowell accept my insurance?
Dr. Rowell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 494-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rowell accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Rowell in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rowell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Rowell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rowell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital,Harvey, IL
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Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital,Harvey, IL
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Uchicago Medicine,Chicago, IL
Uchicago Medicine,Chicago, IL
Advocate Trinity Hospital,Chicago, IL
Advocate Trinity Hospital,Chicago, IL
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana,Crown Point, IN
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana,Crown Point, IN
What is Dr. Rowell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285615781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rowell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rowell
What is Dr. Susan Rowell's specialty?
Dr. Rowell is a Trauma Surgeon near Portland, OR.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is Dr. Susan Rowell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rowell is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Dr. Susan Rowell accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Susan Rowell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Rowell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rowell's office at (503) 494-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Susan Rowell?
Please contact Dr. Rowell's office at (503) 494-2400 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Rowell's office located?
Dr. Rowell's office is located in Portland, OR.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Rowell have?
Dr. Susan Rowell is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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