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Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD
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Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is a General Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL.
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Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is a General Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL.

About

Dr. Kowalsky graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at UPMC Mercy. Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is a General Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Kowalsky currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kowalsky has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kowalsky received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Kowalsky's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kowalsky is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
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
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Illeum Cancer
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
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
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 Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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 Incisional Hernia Repair
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 Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueOptions HMO
    SimplyBlue HMO
    myBlue EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Empower POS
    Choice Large Group POS
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Select HMO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO

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 Office
    8991 Brighton Ln, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 939-2616
  3. 3 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
  4. 4 Office
    1206 Country Club Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 574-7454

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kowalsky
4.6
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (25)
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Jun 18, 2024
The best vascular surgeon, very knowledgeable, compassionate. Dr. Kowalsky performed carotid artery surgery on my husband in January Excellent results
Cristian — Jun 18, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UPMC Mercy
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UPMC Mercy
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bob Hope Intl Heart Rsch In
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kowalsky frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cape Coral Hospital

    636 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL