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Dr. Mary Talley Bowden is a Houston-based otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat physician) who trained at Stanford University and practices in private medicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she became known for advocating early outpatient treatment approaches and for publicly questioning aspects of federal public-health guidance, including vaccine policies and the use of certain medications. Her views and clinical practices drew both support from some patients and criticism from major medical organizations and institutions.