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Dr. Robert Kowalski Jr, MD

Dr. Robert Kowalski Jr, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
25+ years of experience

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.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

1532 Oakfield Dr Ste A Brandon, FL 33511
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kowalski Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Kowalski Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kowalski Jr

3.5

48 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
4%
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
31%
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Alan – May 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Tim Sindt – Jun 18, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 24, 2020
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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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Dan Eslinger – Aug 26, 2019
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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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Mark in Clearwater, Florida – Dec 27, 2018
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Michael Dietzel in Clearwater, FL – Apr 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 13, 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
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KD in Palmetto, FL – Sep 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Katrina Fortunato in Spring Hill, FL – Apr 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
42 people found this helpful
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Margaret Woltz in Sun City Center, FL – Feb 24, 2016
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care philosophy

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 more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of South Florida

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Tampa Bay Spine and Injury1532 Oakfield Dr Ste A Brandon, FL 33511
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