

Dr. Robert Kowalski Jr, MD
Dr. Robert Kowalski Jr, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Brandon, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Anthony's Hospital and HCA Florida Northside Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1532 Oakfield Dr Ste A Brandon, FL 33511Make an Appointment
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5 Star | 54% | 54% |
4 Star | 6% | 6% |
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1 Star | 31% | 31% |
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Dr. Kowalski is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon and fellowship trained in complex spine surgery. Dr. Kowalski's practice encompasses all aspects of cranial and spinal surgery with particular emphasis on motion preservation technologies mini ally invasive spine surgery and spinal intrumentation.biography
Dr. Robert J. Kowalski, M.D., has been in practice for 15 years. Dr. Kowalski completed his medical school training at the University of South Florida, followed by his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Kowalski also completed his...read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
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University Of South Florida
Medical School, 1998
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home69%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Spine Surgeons
Compare Dr. Kowalski Jr with our nearby Orthopedic Spine Surgeons at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital today at
(813) 994-0358.
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