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Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (27)
Map Pin Small Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD

Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fort Myers, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kowalsky, completed a residency at UPMC Mercy. Patients rated Dr. Kowalsky an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Kowalsky works at Practice in Fort Myers, FL with other offices in Bonita Springs, FL and Cape Coral, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Inguinal Hernia 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 Florida 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. Kowalsky's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Associates in General & Vascular Surgery
    21 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 939-9093
  2. 2
    Outpatient Rehabilitation - Regional Cancer Center
    8925 Colonial Center Dr Ste 1001, Fort Myers, FL 33905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 939-2616
  3. 3
    Office
    8991 Brighton Ln, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 939-2616
  4. 4
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    1206 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33990 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 574-7454

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Cape Coral Hospital
  • Lee Memorial Hospital

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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Inguinal Hernia
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Inguinal Hernia

Treatment frequency



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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Inguinal Hernia
Ileus
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457316036
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bob Hope Intl Heart Rsch In
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • UPMC Mercy
    Residency
    Internship
    • UPMC Mercy
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kowalsky is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Kowalsky has seen patients for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Inguinal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kowalsky on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Kowalsky. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kowalsky.

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