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Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.0 (21)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 30 years of experience. They graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biological Sciences and is affiliated with ECMC Health Campus.

Dr. Kowalski works at UBMD Orthopaedics in Buffalo, NY with other offices in Amherst, NY. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kowalski's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Erie County Medical Center
    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200
  2. 2
    Amherst Health Center
    4949 Harlem Rd, Amherst, NY 14226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200

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  • ECMC Health Campus

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    Aug 08, 2020
    Being a new patient, my waiting period was a little long but well worth. Dr KOWALSKI is a good man and he was very helpful in answering my questions.
    Ken Thomas — Aug 08, 2020
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    About Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1043285786
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory University - Spine Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • State University of New York at Buffalo - Orthopaedic Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • State University of New York at Buffalo - General Surgery
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biological Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • National College of Chiropractic
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kowalski is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kowalski has an average wait time of 16 – 30 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Kowalski has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Kowalski. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kowalski.

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