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
Penn Medicine Provider

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

644 reviews

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October 2025
i feel really comfortable with dr. kovach and his many many years of experience and that's why i would recommend him.
October 2025
he has lots of experience fixing the type of hernia i have.
October 2025
a very knowledgeable doctor
October 2025
very professional.

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