Penn Medicine Provider
Plastic Surgery
Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
4.9
(564)
Accepting new patients
Sees patients of all ages
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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 Dermatology
  • Associate Professor of Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery

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.

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Recognized by America's Top Doctors for 2017

Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues, 2018 - 2021

Education and training

  • Medical School: George Washington University
  • Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center
  • Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital - University of Rochester
  • Fellowship: Strong Memorial Hospital - University of Rochester
  • Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center

What my patients think about me

Average Rating
4.9

564 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

June 2025
5.0
5.0
everything went fine.
June 2025
5.0
5.0
dr. kovach is not only very knowledgeable, but also caring and has a good bedside manner.
June 2025
5.0
5.0
dr was very nice. listened to my concerns.
June 2025
5.0
5.0
provider has always addressed my concerns in a timely manner. provider has a great bedside manner.

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