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Dr. Paul Kovatis, MD

Dr. Paul Kovatis, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*

Dr. Paul Kovatis, MD is an orthopedic foot & ankle surgeon in Hackensack, NJ. He is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Cahill Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement

87 Summit Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601

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(201) 489-0022

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kovatis is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kovatis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kovatis

4.4

45 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
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2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Elizabeth R Lochheed – Mar 12, 2024
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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
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Tina . (. D. D. – Dec 06, 2022
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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
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Kathy K. – Nov 21, 2022
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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
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Theresa M. S. – Nov 14, 2022
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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
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Anonymous – Nov 08, 2022
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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
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Gerald C. – Oct 18, 2022
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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
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Barry G. – Oct 17, 2022
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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
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Alice M. – Oct 17, 2022
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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
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Anonymous – Oct 13, 2022
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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
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Anonymous – Oct 12, 2022
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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
Helpful
Anonymous – Sep 21, 2022
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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
Helpful
John Rey – Jun 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Christine Amundsen – May 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pam B in South Hackensack, NJ – Nov 29, 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
Helpful
ann m. gabay – Aug 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
4 people found this helpful
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Donald A. Eschrich in Pearl River, NY – Feb 07, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julia DeBellis, MD FAAP in Maywood NJ – Sep 20, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Kovatis received his medical degree from the UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, and also completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency there. He then went on to complete fellowship training in foot and ankle orthopedics at the Hospital...read more

biography

Dr. Paul Kovatis is an orthopedic surgeon at Cahill Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement with fellowship training in orthopedic leg, foot, and ankle surgery.

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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  • Umdnj University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Umdnj New Jersey Med School

    Residency Hospital
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Cahill Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement

Cahill Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement87 Summit Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    1% lower than the national average

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