Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
Plastic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Plastic Surgery Perelman
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Schedule onlineCall 215-662-7300
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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.

Education and training

  • Medical School: George Washington University
  • Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
  • Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia
  • Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse Anesthesia
  • Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

650 reviews

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December 2025
made me feel comfortable
December 2025
great doc
November 2025
great doctor
November 2025
expert care, easy to learn internet info, services surrounding surgeon are excellent.

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.

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