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Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
3.9 (22)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Kowalski, completed a fellowship at Emory University - Spine Fellowship. Dr. Kowalski, completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo - Orthopaedic Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Kowalski an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Kowalski works at Practice in Buffalo, NY with other offices in Williamsville, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Broken Neck along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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) 898-5983
  2. 2
    University Orthopaedic Services Inc.
    111 N Maplemere Rd Ste 100, Williamsville, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200
  3. 3
    Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo
    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 862-1000
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  4. 4
    Denardin Family Practice Pllc
    4949 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200

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  • ECMC Health Campus

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Broken Neck
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Dural Tear
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Marfan Syndrome
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1043285786
    NPI Number
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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
    Undergraduate School
    • National College of Chiropractic
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    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 indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kowalski has seen patients for Broken Neck, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kowalski on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Kowalski. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kowalski.

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