ABOUT

Raymond P. Rowan

DPM, FACFAS, FACPM

Dr. Rowan, is a true Floridian. After graduating from high school in Davie, he remained in South Florida where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science from Nova Southeastern University.


1. He then went on to attend Barry University, the only medical school in Florida with a podiatric medicine program. There he earned both a Master’s of Science, and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degrees.


2. He chose a high volume foot and ankle surgical residency program at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami. There he trained extensively in all areas of foot, ankle, and lower leg pathology including elective and traumatic forefoot, hind-foot and ankle reconstruction surgery as well as infection management, diabetic food reconstruction and limb salvage.


3. After residency, he joined a large group and practiced in West Palm Beach, Jupiter, and Stuart. He was closely involved in the academics, and training of young doctors as an attending at the Bethesda Memorial Residency Program for Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and the Assistant Director for the CFAS Fellowship in Reconstructive Ankle Surgery. He practiced advanced wound care, and limb salvage at the David Lee Smythe Wound Care Center, at Cleveland Clinic.


4. He has co-authored articles on topics ranging from infectious diseases of the lower extremity, to surgical correction of calcaneal fractures, which have been published in esteemed medical journals.


5. He is deeply engaged in philanthropy. He participated in the Yucatan Crippled Children’s Project as well as bi-annual surgical mission trips to the Dominican Republic where limited resources, leave a vast population of the less fortunate with debilitating congenital and post-traumatic deformities of the lower extremity.


6. Dr. Rowan is dual board certified in podiatric medicine, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, and a Diplomate of the America Board of Food and Ankle Surgery.


7. While Dr. Rowan is highly trained in many aspects of foot and ankle surgery, he uses surgery as a last resort, always first exhausting every effort to correct the problem with conservative treatment. In the vast majority of cases, surgery is NOT required, and the condition resolves with conservative treatment alone.


8. Although he has always been a resident of South Florida, Dr. Rowan is now extremely

Appointments

We see patients on an appointment basis so please call to reserve a time. We make every effort to honor time commitments and ask that you extend us the same courtesy. If you make an appointment and find that you cannot make it or need to reschedule, we ask that you give us at least 24 hours notice. On occasion, emergencies occur and, whenever possible, you will be informed of potential time delays. 

We recognize that you can have an urgent care situation arise, and we do our best to respond promptly. We ask that you please call us as early in the day as possible.

Fees and Insurance

Our fees are very competitive and are based on reasonable and customary charges for similar services in Florida. 

Medicare and most non-HMO insurances are accepted. Co-payments are due at time of visit. If your deductible has not been met, full payment for services rendered is due at time of visit. 

We bill your insurance company directly. In many cases, we will agree to wait for the insurance company to pay before sending you a statement for the unpaid balance. However, it is important to remember that whatever portion of services not paid by your insurance is your responsibility.

Health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance company. It is a good idea to know your coverage. We will assist you in obtaining all of the benefits for which you are eligible and entitled, but ultimately, it is up to you and your insurance company.