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Dr. Thomas Kowalski, MD

Gastroenterology
4.7 (172)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Thomas Kowalski, MD

Dr. Thomas Kowalski, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Kowalski, completed a residency at JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL. Patients rated Dr. Kowalski an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Kowalski works at Jefferson Endocrinology Associates in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Pancreatitis, Gallstones and Bile Duct Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

Dr. Kowalski's Office Locations

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    Jefferson Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates
    132 S 10th St Ste 585, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 381-0254

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Cigna-HealthSpring
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Devon Health
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Humana
    • Intergroup
    • Keystone Health Plan East
    • MultiPlan
    • One Net
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • QualCare
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • UPMC
    • US Family Health Plan
    • Worker's Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    Based on 172 ratings
    Patient Ratings (172)
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Thomas Kowalski, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Korean
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1952360596
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
    Residency
    Internship
    • JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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    Dr. Thomas 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.

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    Dr. Kowalski works at Jefferson Endocrinology Associates in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Kowalski’s profile.

    Dr. Kowalski has seen patients for Pancreatitis, Gallstones and Bile Duct Obstruction, 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.

    172 patients have reviewed Dr. Kowalski. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kowalski.

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