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Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD
3.9 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 60
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Kowalski graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1993 and completed a residency at State University Of New York At Buffalo-Orthopaedic Surgery.Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 31 years experience. Dr. Kowalski currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with ECMC Health Campus. Dr. Kowalski has experience treating conditions like Broken Neck among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kowalski received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Kowalski's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kowalski is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Neck
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Dural Tear
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Marfan Syndrome
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Connection Employer Sponsored
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Erie County Medical Center
    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 898-5983
  2. 2 Office
    111 N Maplemere Rd Ste 100, Williamsville, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200
  3. 3 Denardin Family Practice PLLC
    4949 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200
  4. 4 Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo
    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kowalski
3.9
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Aug 08, 2020
Being a new patient, my waiting period was a little long but well worth. Dr KOWALSKI is a good man and he was very helpful in answering my questions.
Ken Thomas — Aug 08, 2020
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo-General Surgery
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo-Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University - Spine Fellowship
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kowalski's profile.

Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD is affiliated with ECMC Health Campus.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • ECMC Health Campus

    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY