Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
Plastic Surgery
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Schedule onlineCall 215-662-7300

Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD

Plastic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
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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.

My education and training

  • George Washington UniversityMedical School
  • MedStar Georgetown University HospitalResidency
  • University of Rochester Medical Center - Strong Memorial HospitalResidency
  • University of Rochester Medical Center - Strong Memorial HospitalFellowship
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Nurse AnesthesiaFellowship
  • Duke University Medical CenterFellowship
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Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

828 reviews

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Anonymous
October 2026
Dr. Kovach is very thoughtful, caring, and makes the "medicalterms" very understandable.
Anonymous
October 2026
Answered all my questions. Did not appear rushed
Anonymous
September 2026
Very knowledgeable, honest, personable,
Anonymous
September 2026
Good experience, went very smoothly.

Insurance accepted

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Locations

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Penn Medicine hospital privileges

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

Qualifications and experience

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