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Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD

Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Myers, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

21 Barkley Cir Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Dr. Kowalsky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kowalsky

4.6

28 ratings, 15 with a written review
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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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Cristian – Jun 18, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Debby Lewis – Jan 10, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Mary Rose LaLonde – May 27, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Mark Rigsby – May 18, 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
3 people found this helpful
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L – Mar 30, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 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
4 people found this helpful
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Joe Eberhardt – Oct 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 19, 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
4 people found this helpful
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FL – Feb 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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NARCISA RIVERA CASTILLO in North Fort Myers – Jun 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
9 people found this helpful
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Sherry S in Ft Myers – Apr 04, 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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Ft Myers, FL – Jun 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Paccione in Bonita Springs , FL – Feb 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
13 people found this helpful
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Tammy W. in Cape Coral, FL – Aug 19, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Nancy M in Estero, FL – Mar 15, 2016
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biography

Dr. Thomas Kowalsky, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Myers, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Bob Hope Intl Heart Rsch In

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Upmc Mercy

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Upmc Mercy

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Associates In General & Vascular Surgery21 Barkley Cir Fort Myers, FL 33907
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Office2234 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33907
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Practice

Office1206 Country Club Blvd Cape Coral, FL 33990
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Practice

HealthPark Medical Center9981 S Healthpark Dr Fort Myers, FL 33908
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Cape Coral Hospital

    636 Del Prado Blvd S
    Cape Coral, FL 33990
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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