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Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD
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Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL.
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Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 68
Mount Vernon, IL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL.

About

Dr. Kovalsky graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL and has 43 years experience. Dr. Kovalsky currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Salem Township Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia. Dr. Kovalsky has experience treating conditions like Spinal Osteophyte, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Herniated Disc among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kovalsky received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Kovalsky's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kovalsky also speaks Chinese. Dr. Kovalsky accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Osteophyte
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Spinal Osteophyte
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Spinal Osteophyte
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Coccygeal Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Radiculopathy
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Neck Sprain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois LTD.
    4121 Veterans Memorial Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 242-8887
  2. 2 Office
    1007 M L King Dr Ste 3, Centralia, IL 62801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 242-3778

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kovalsky
4.3
Based on 50 Reviews
5 Stars (40)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1981
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kovalsky's profile.

Dr. Kovalsky frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Osteophyte, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Herniated Disc. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD is affiliated with Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Salem Township Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fairfield Memorial Hospital

    303 NW 11th St, Fairfield, IL

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL

  • Salem Township Hospital

    1201 Ricker Rd, Salem, IL

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia

    400 N Pleasant Ave, Centralia, IL