Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
Plastic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Plastic Surgery Perelman
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About me

  • Co-Director, Penn Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center
  • Director, Microsurgery Fellowship
  • Herndon B. Lehr, M.D. Endowed Professor in Plastic Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Professor of Dermatology

Stephen Kovach, III, MD's, practice consists of reconstructive microsurgery, with an emphasis on microsurgical reconstruction of the extremities for oncologic, traumatic, and acquired defects. He has a specific interest in restoration of complex orthopaedic defects of bone and soft tissue and returning patients to normalcy.

Education and training

  • Medical School: George Washington University
  • Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
  • Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center - Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia
  • Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center - Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

734 reviews

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Anonymous
April 2026
supportive and caring surgeon
Anonymous
April 2026
didn't rush the visit...listened to the patient...attentive to my concerns
Anonymous
April 2026
helpful
Anonymous
April 2026
he's a good. doctor

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Kovach is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions