Dr. Gowen, MD | Locally-Known Family Doctor

Board-Certified in Family Medicine

EDUCATION

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Residency: (Family Practice) Lincoln Family Practice Program, Lincoln NE

Dr. Lance Gowen provides a full range of medical services to patients of all ages. He served as the medical director of a nursing home for nearly 15 years and has a special interest in providing individualized, compassionate care to seniors.

Our experienced physicians and practitioners have a wide range of expertise. Here are some of the ways Fort Mill Family Practice can serve you:

FAMILY MEDICINE SERVICES

Physical exams and well women care
School, sports and camp physicals
Immunizations and preventive care
Joint injections
Treatment of minor illness and injuries
Minor skin procedures
- Removal of skin lesions
Minor surgeries
- Ingrown toenails
Care for chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension

SPECIAL SERVICES

On-site laboratory

4.8

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Provider showed concern

4.8

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Friendliness/courtesy of CP

4.8

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CP spoke using clear language

4.7

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Provider explained things clearly

4.7

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Provider included you in decisions

4.7

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Patients' confidence in CP

4.7

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Likelihood of recommending this provider

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Aug 31, 2020

good

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Aug 31, 2020

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Aug 31, 2020

excellent

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Aug 28, 2020

very non covid

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Aug 26, 2020

easy to make appts. Staff has always been nice.

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Aug 26, 2020

great very nice

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Aug 20, 2020

Dr. Gowen best primary I've ever had

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Aug 20, 2020

Shannon always on her game. Professional, polite, pleasant and a sense of humor.

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Aug 20, 2020

In and out with attention to detail leaving with the things I needed.

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Aug 20, 2020

Shannon and Dr.Gowen best combo ever.

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Aug 17, 2020

very prompt and friendly

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Aug 17, 2020

I could not have been treated better

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Aug 17, 2020

I was very impressed with the knowledge , friendly staff and overall feeling they care about my wellbeing

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Aug 17, 2020

it was awesome to visit a doctor who expressed genuine interest

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Aug 13, 2020

My annual physical was not very thorough which seems to reflect Medicare standards.

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Aug 13, 2020

I had to suggest the blood test include A1c which turned out to be very high.

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Aug 12, 2020

fast referrals. good follow up I've not had elsewhere

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Aug 12, 2020

Shannon a pro. "Knows me" and always takes her time. she will converse at a personal level; never "clinicspeak"

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Aug 12, 2020

always very fast entry.

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Aug 12, 2020

highly recommended, seemed very concerned

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Aug 12, 2020

great listener, very courteous

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Aug 12, 2020

no wait time, very professional

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Aug 12, 2020

exceptional experience!!! Dr. Gowen is a great phychian, both he and his MA are wonderful. Proud to call him my provider.

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Aug 8, 2020

Excellent

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Aug 8, 2020

Good

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Aug 1, 2020

didn't see anyone wash hands. This may have been done before or after they left the room.

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Aug 1, 2020

I was there for an annual physical. It seemed like there was a rush to get me out of there as there were very few physical exam procedures done other than looking into my throat, listening to my heart, feeling the abdomen and neck. Lungs weren't listened to nor knee reflex.

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Aug 1, 2020

Shannon was very friendly and professional

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Jul 30, 2020

Dry efficient

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Jul 30, 2020

Things went very smooth for both my wife and me.

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Jul 27, 2020

I really like Dr. Gowan. He's a very caring person that makes me feel comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Jul 27, 2020

very nice people

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Jul 25, 2020

Dr Gowan is attentive & very good overall.

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Jul 25, 2020

Shannon was great!

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Jul 25, 2020

Lab time to give blood took a bit, but there was only 1 person working.

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Jul 25, 2020

Nurse Shannon was great. Very efficient overall.

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Jul 22, 2020

Great!

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Jul 22, 2020

Great as always!

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Jul 22, 2020

Great!

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Jul 22, 2020

Good group here. I wouldn't mess with it!!

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Jul 22, 2020

Great!

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Jul 21, 2020

All is great now awaiting the results of my routine blood work to be posted.

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Jul 21, 2020

need to work on lab updates lab equipment- computer

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Jul 21, 2020

great job

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Jul 21, 2020

greatest

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Jul 21, 2020

good

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Jul 21, 2020

great

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Jul 19, 2020

with more experiences

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Jul 19, 2020

experience was very positive

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Jul 19, 2020

need more interaction to recommend.

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Jul 18, 2020

Shannon is always great!

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Jul 16, 2020

Dr Gowen is always very good at taking the time to explain everything to me.. You are never rushed in and out!!

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Jul 12, 2020

I had issues getting out of my car, nurse went and got me a wheel chair to help get out my car Wow, thanks to the entire staff!!!!!!!!!

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Jul 12, 2020

Because of the coronavirus, everything was planned and I followed those plans, so everything went Fast, Fun and very Friendly.

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Jul 10, 2020

dr Gowan is excellent

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Jul 9, 2020

already have my daughter going and some of my friends, and will recommend if asked.

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Jul 9, 2020

all took recommend precautions for Covid 19 so I felt perfectly safe going to see my doctor.

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Jul 9, 2020

feel at ease with the way the caregiver talks with me and explains why I should take the medication prescribed.

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Jul 9, 2020

was in and out in 20 minutes, including lab work done.

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Jul 9, 2020

excellent care and helpfulness in all my concerns.

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Jul 9, 2020

excellent care all the way around, from receptionist, lab work and scheduled appointment.

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Jul 5, 2020

I had my ear cleaned out. I was in and out in 15 minutes!

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Jul 5, 2020

very efficient

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Jul 2, 2020

good visit

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Jun 27, 2020

Thanks Dr Gowen and Shannon, we appreciate you very much

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Jun 26, 2020

the entire staff was very professional and friendly

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Jun 26, 2020

very friendly and made us feel comfortable

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Jun 25, 2020

great practice

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Jun 24, 2020

The staff is always professional and helpful.

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Jun 24, 2020

Good COVID 19 protocols for patient services

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Jun 24, 2020

The welcome and the exam were all I have come to expect from Dr. Gowen and his staff: welcoming , friendly and professional.

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Jun 22, 2020

Shannon is the best!!!

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Jun 22, 2020

my visits are always good there.

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Jun 18, 2020

helped me with a wheelchair

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Jun 17, 2020

Always recommend them to others

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Jun 17, 2020

I felt very comfortable

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Jun 17, 2020

Best Dr and Nurse I could ever haveVery thankful for them

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Jun 17, 2020

Always get the best of care

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Jun 17, 2020

very much on time and welcoming and took necessary precautions due to Covid-19

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Jun 17, 2020

excellentwelcoming considerate friendly

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Jun 12, 2020

Excellent service across the board.

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Jun 12, 2020

I have total confidence in Dr Gowen

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Jun 12, 2020

excellent service - appreciate the care I always receive

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Jun 12, 2020

in and out with no delays

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Jun 12, 2020

Very Friendly staff

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Jun 12, 2020

new system due to Covid 19 and things went very quiclky

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Jun 12, 2020

Dr Gowen and staff are 1st Rate

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May 29, 2020

good experience.

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May 29, 2020

I felt like the Dr listened and answered all of myquestions.

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May 29, 2020

Dr. Gowan's nurse is Awesome!

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May 29, 2020

I had a Wonderful experience from the time I arrivedin the Parking Lot to the time I left.Dr Gowan's nurse is very friendly andknowledgeable. she also answered all of my questions.

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May 29, 2020

The Staff is Great! Dr Gowan is an Excellent Dr.He answered all of my questions, and explained everything very clearly.

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May 29, 2020

Dr Gowen. Shannon, and the office staff are all very friendly. The wait time is minimal which is great.

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May 22, 2020

all good

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May 22, 2020

all good

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May 22, 2020

all good

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May 22, 2020

all good

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May 22, 2020

good stuff

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May 22, 2020

same good things

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May 22, 2020

Dr. Gowan is very personable and caring.

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May 22, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 virus, I was met at the door by the nurse, who took my temperature before entering. She led me to a room and took all info needed. The doctor came in a few minutes later. Very prompt and efficient.

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May 18, 2020

Would highly recommend this practice to everyone

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May 18, 2020

Precautions for cleanliness were very good

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May 18, 2020

Dr Gowen, is one of the best doctors i have experienced in my life, his demeanor instills confidence and sense of compassion instills optimism in the treatment process. I have recommended Dr Gowen to several people since i have started seeing him. He is fantastic.

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May 18, 2020

I can't remember the nurse assistant's name, but she is always very kind, professional, attentive and a true professional

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May 18, 2020

Contactless check in at front of building was very organized and appreciated

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May 18, 2020

Very good experience with Dr Gowen and his Nurse assistants, tremendous compassion and professionalism

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May 15, 2020

wearing masks by the staff during this COVID 19 crisis seemed to be optional. staff would include everyone from registration, doctors, nurses. I will not rat out specific individuals.

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May 15, 2020

always good experience.

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May 15, 2020

very good experience. I have been a patient with this practice close to 35 years.

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May 10, 2020

VERY VERY EXCELLENT

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May 10, 2020

Excellent

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May 8, 2020

staff all had masks on

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May 8, 2020

Great nurse staff and doctors too.

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May 8, 2020

I had a standard physical with no ailments but Dr Gowen was great.

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May 8, 2020

We really like Dr Gowan !!!

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May 8, 2020

again. she is the greatest!!

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May 8, 2020

Dr Gowan's nurse is the best!!!!

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May 6, 2020

normal

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May 1, 2020

No complaints at all.Good experience.

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May 1, 2020

Very good experience.

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May 1, 2020

There were no delays.

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May 1, 2020

No complaints at all.Very pleased with my appointment.

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May 1, 2020

Dr Gowen is a terrific physician!

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May 1, 2020

We have only going to this Dr. for about 9 months. We relocated to SC a year ago. This office has always been very accommodating. The Drs assistant is FANTASTIC. she is a very caring person and very personable.

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Apr 30, 2020

professional, efficient and much better than it used to be when the practice was in Gold Hill road

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Apr 29, 2020

no comment

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Apr 29, 2020

no comment

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Apr 29, 2020

no comment

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Apr 29, 2020

no comments

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Apr 29, 2020

no comments

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Apr 29, 2020

the staff that takes care of my needs are so efficient professional kind caring and I would highly speak so well about them out in the field!!!

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Apr 17, 2020

no problems

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Apr 15, 2020

Bathroom and waiting area are very clean and reception and front desk free of clutter and organized which gives a calming effect and environment to wait in!

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Apr 15, 2020

staff works very well to give the utmost care and expedient service!

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Apr 15, 2020

Dr. Gowen, is very professional and knowledgeable and interested in finding source of problem! He gets to the point!

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Apr 15, 2020

Dr. Gowen nurse, Ms. Shannon, is very knowledgeable, prepared, and professional! Goes above and beyond the call of her duties!

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Apr 15, 2020

no wait time or in past very minimum wait time! staff runs office efficiently

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Apr 15, 2020

Admin is very efficient

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Apr 15, 2020

All good

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Apr 15, 2020

All good

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Apr 15, 2020

all good

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Apr 15, 2020

All good. Nice people.

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Apr 12, 2020

class act. smart and able to talk in terms I could understand. he diagnosed and treated my issue quickly and was on the mark.

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Apr 12, 2020

she was awesome

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Apr 12, 2020

very accommodating for my issue.

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Apr 12, 2020

Considering the social-distancing directives it was a very good experience.

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Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Gowen is the best so glad he's at FMFP

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Apr 10, 2020

very caring and personable

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Apr 10, 2020

excellent

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Apr 10, 2020

I recommend this practice all the time to friends family and on social media

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Apr 10, 2020

They Always wear appropriate safety gear even before Covid 19

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Apr 10, 2020

I recommend Dr. Gowan and the Entire Fort Mill Family Practice often on Social Media and to friends and family!

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Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Gowan's nurse is Wonderful! Friendly, caring, conerned, listens and understands. Very empathetic!

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Apr 10, 2020

No waiting at all

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Apr 10, 2020

Wonderful office to go to! All Staff caring, friendly, understanding and kind!

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Apr 8, 2020

always good

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Mar 26, 2020

Awesome experience

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Mar 26, 2020

Great clinical staff

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Mar 26, 2020

Front desk staff awesome

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Mar 25, 2020

Due to Coronavirus restrictions I had to wait in my car until time for my appointment. I did not have any issue with that.

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Mar 25, 2020

#2 would be an NA, Just moved to South Carolina so this was my first visit. I didn't really have a problem

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Mar 25, 2020

All unanswered questions are NA

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Mar 25, 2020

Should have an NA choice. I had no delay so #2 would be an NA

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Mar 25, 2020

great

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Mar 25, 2020

great

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Mar 25, 2020

very good. great

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Mar 25, 2020

great

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Mar 25, 2020

very good

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Mar 25, 2020

great

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Mar 25, 2020

Given the Covid-19 issues, the staff was very professional.

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Mar 25, 2020

Given the Covid-19 crisis, she was very professional.

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Mar 25, 2020

Given the Covid-19 crisis, he was very professional.

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Mar 25, 2020

Given the Covid-19 crisis, he was very professional.

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Mar 25, 2020

Given the Covid-19 crisis, everything was very professional.

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Mar 25, 2020

Given the Covid-19 crisis, the office was very professional.

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Mar 25, 2020

It was an emergency and they took me the same day

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Mar 25, 2020

This doctor was not my regular primary but treated me as such

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Mar 25, 2020

There were no delays

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Mar 17, 2020

Very good practice. Everyone was friendly, helpful, informative, and patient focused. Thank you.

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Mar 15, 2020

Very pleased

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Mar 15, 2020

Very good

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Mar 15, 2020

Good

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Mar 15, 2020

Very pleased

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Mar 15, 2020

Very good

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Mar 15, 2020

Pleased

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Mar 5, 2020

Excellent caretaking & kindness

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Mar 4, 2020

great timing and service as usual

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Feb 24, 2020

Good job at the check in desk

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Feb 12, 2020

Treated very well by Dr Gowen and staff

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Feb 12, 2020

Very confident with Dr Gowen and his staff

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Feb 12, 2020

Nurse Assistant is allways nice

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Feb 11, 2020

Can not get into portal

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Feb 11, 2020

Always great interaction with staff

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Feb 9, 2020

one of my best experiences with Dr appointment, very fast and easy to use as well as professional and courteous

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Feb 9, 2020

extremely professional doctor , very impressed with level of care and concern from Dr Gowen

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Feb 9, 2020

extremely quick service

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Feb 9, 2020

the Nurse/assistant was amazing, very helpful and caring, knowledgeable about my medical history

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Feb 9, 2020

would highly recommend this office to everyone I know

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Jan 22, 2020

Everyone was nice and helpful. It was on time and smooth.

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Jan 14, 2020

problem accessing information to schedule online

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Jan 14, 2020

Excellent!

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Jan 14, 2020

excellent staff from reception area through check out

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Jan 14, 2020

New patient in September

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Jan 9, 2020

On time no wait on schedule. Quick feedback on results. Doc and the Nurse are always awesome.

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Jan 9, 2020

Doc is awesome

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Jan 9, 2020

on point

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Jan 9, 2020

Awesome nurse

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Jan 9, 2020

always do

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Jan 9, 2020

awesome

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Jan 7, 2020

New symptoms with pain so I called to see if someone could help me, same day. My regular PA Calamanis does not work on Monday, so I asked for any available doctor. Dr Gowan has extensive practice with elderly, so I asked for him when I was told he had appointment in afternoon. I arrived about 30 min eally, and was taken in for vitals within minutes -- an earlier scheduled patient had not shown up and since I was in pain vitals were taken and Dr arrived in a few minutes . Thanks for fast service

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Jan 7, 2020

Super care! Began steroid treatment --referred me to nerve clinic immediately IMMEDIATE CARE !

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Jan 7, 2020

Fantastic

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Jan 7, 2020

Fantastic!

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Jan 7, 2020

Was a great experience. Everyone was nice and polite.

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Jan 7, 2020

Dr was great.

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Jan 7, 2020

No issues.

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Jan 7, 2020

Very polite and informative.

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Jan 7, 2020

No concerns.

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Jan 5, 2020

nothing to describe it was easy

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Jan 3, 2020

The staff are excellent.

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Dec 25, 2019

all staff very nice and professional front office always smiling and very accommodating Thank you

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Dec 25, 2019

very happy with services provided by Dr Gowen and nurse Shannon.They are very efficient and caring.

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Dec 25, 2019

Very efficient and caring.Always very efficient and pleasant.

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Dec 19, 2019

N/A

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Dec 19, 2019

N/A

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Dec 19, 2019

Personable and efficient

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Dec 13, 2019

everyone was great. most prompt Dr. visit I've ever had!

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Dec 13, 2019

everyone was very friendly and professional

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Nov 22, 2019

Dr Gowan is the very best primary care doctors that I remember. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends or family members.

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Nov 22, 2019

Shannon is one of the best

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Nov 17, 2019

I love it here!

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Nov 17, 2019

Great doctor!

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Nov 17, 2019

I was called back early!

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Nov 17, 2019

She was awesome.

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Oct 28, 2019

Everyone is always profesional, kind,and courteous.

Lance M. Gowen, MD

Patient Satisfaction Survey

Board-Certified in Family Medicine

EDUCATION

FAMILY MEDICINE SERVICES

SPECIAL SERVICES

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