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Dr. Robert Kovell, MD

Urology
3.8 (5)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Kovell, MD

Dr. Robert Kovell, MD is an Urology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Urology, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital.

Dr. Kovell works at Pennsylvania Hospital Urology in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Incontinence, Ureteral Stricture or Kinking and Balanoposthitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Kovell's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pennsylvania Hospital Urology
    800 Walnut St Fl 19, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 829-3409
  2. 2
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Outpatient Nutrition Center
    3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-2754
  3. 3
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-3440
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
  4. 4
    University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 789-7366

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Pennsylvania Hospital

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Urinary Incontinence
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    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
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    Dec 04, 2019
    Talks with patients. Takes time to explain. Everything. Answers questions fully. Very pleasant personality
    Mike Porter — Dec 04, 2019
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    About Dr. Robert Kovell, MD

    Specialties
    • Urology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1518192095
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    Dr. Kovell works at Pennsylvania Hospital Urology in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Kovell’s profile.

    Dr. Kovell has seen patients for Urinary Incontinence, Ureteral Stricture or Kinking and Balanoposthitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kovell on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Kovell. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kovell.

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