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Dr. Mark Kowall, MD

Dr. Mark Kowall, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Kowall, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Templeton, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

78 S Main St Templeton, CA 93465

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Dr. Kowall's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kowall

4.5

37 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Mike – Jan 15, 2021
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Jul 23, 2019
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Mar 24, 2019
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Mar 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Russ Hanush in Templeton, CA – Sep 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy Bell in Paso Robles, CA – Jul 29, 2018
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3 people found this helpful
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Marianne – Jul 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dwight in Atascadero, Ca – Jan 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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George Schmutz in Atascadero, Calif – Jan 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Steven R. Stillman in Arroyo Grande, CA – Nov 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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RT in Paso Robles, CA – Nov 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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JM in Paso Robles – Nov 14, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Los Osos, CA – May 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Paso Robles, CA – Feb 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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r. erickson in San Luis Obispo, CA – Jun 06, 2016
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Dr. Mark Kowall, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Templeton, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities French...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Sports Preventive Medicine

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Pediatric Sports Medicine

  • Men's Sports Medicine

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • University Of California School Of Business Management

    2003
  • Orthopedic Specialty Hospital The

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • California State University, Northridge

    Undergraduate School, 1987
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Coast Orthopedic Specialty Associates78 S Main St Templeton, CA 93465
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Practice

Twin Cities Community Hospital1100 Las Tablas Rd Templeton, CA 93465
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Practice

Templeton Surgery Center LLC1310 Las Tablas Rd Ste 104 Templeton, CA 93465
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Twin Cities

    1100 Las Tablas Rd
    Templeton, CA 93465

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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