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Dr. Jay Kovar, MD

Dr. Jay Kovar, MD

Emergency Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jay Kovar, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Tucson, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Citizens Medical Center.

Practice

1601 W Saint Marys Rd Tucson, AZ 85745

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(520) 872-3000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kovar specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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biography

Dr. Jay Kovar, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Tucson, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated...read more

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital1601 W Saint Marys Rd Tucson, AZ 85745
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Practice

Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital420 W High St Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Arze Medical PLLC4835 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 900 Dallas, TX 75244
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

    18220 State Highway 249
    Houston, TX 77070
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Citizens Medical Center

    2701 Hospital Dr
    Victoria, TX 77901
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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