Jean Marie McGowan, MD

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

• Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Dr. McGowan completed her internal medicine residency through the University of North Dakota in Fargo, North Dakota, where she served as chief resident. She has worked at Sanford Health since completing her residency.

My Idea of Care

I believe that in order to live your fullest life, you need to be as healthy as you can be, both in mind and body. I find that prevention and awareness of major conditions are important tools in wellness care. I want to help you and your family in whatever ways I can.

Personal Interests

Dr. McGowan is originally from Brooklyn, New York, but has been living in Fargo for almost a decade. She loves eating at some local joints, walking the Red River Market, and bringing her dog, Minnie, to the dog park. She loves most things Disney, Marvel and Star Wars and is a wiz at pop culture trivia. She consumes several books each month of various genres, historical fiction being a favorite. Dr. McGowan was classically trained to sing opera and Broadway but her vocal cords have been rusting over the past few years while focusing on her medical career.

Dr. McGowan makes every effort to stay physically fit; she does this mostly by running (at far from an Olympic pace) and enjoys the half-marathon distance. Her favorite part of running is that it’s a great way to explore a new place while not feeling bad about indulging in the local food and desserts. She’s been lucky to run around parts of Ireland, France, England, Croatia and Slovenia.

Awards and Distinctions