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Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD
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Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD is a General Surgeon in Stony Brook, NY.
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Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Stony Brook, NY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD is a General Surgeon in Stony Brook, NY.

About

Dr. Kovatch graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD is a General Surgeon in Stony Brook, NY and has 18 years experience. Dr. Kovatch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University Hospital at Downstate. Dr. Kovatch has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kovatch received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Kovatch's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kovatch also speaks Russian. Dr. Kovatch is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominoplasty
Anorectal Myomectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Glossectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Lobectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Partial Cystectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Stony Brook University Hospital
    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 444-8329
  2. 2 Univ. Hospital of Brooklyn Suny Downstate Health Sciences Univers
    470 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 270-7207

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2.3
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Patient Reviews
Feb 06, 2016
Dr. Kovatch was great with my mother. Kind and compassionate. Surgery went smoothly and thanks to Dr. Kovatch my mother is on the road to recovery.
Heather in Riverhead, NY — Feb 06, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center
    2008
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kovatch's profile.

Dr. Kovatch frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD is affiliated with University Hospital at Downstate.

Yes, Dr. Irina Kovatch, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital at Downstate

    445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY