Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar

General Surgery
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Alexandra Kovar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Mastectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Aspen Valley Hospital District

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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Alignment Health Plan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Health Plan of San Mateo
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Rocky Mountain Health Plan
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Santa Clara Family Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Other Locations
Aspen Valley Hospital
401 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO 81611

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

24 Total Publications

Bariatric Surgery: Overview of Procedures and Outcomes.
Bariatric Surgery: Overview of Procedures and Outcomes.
Journal: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America
Published: February 07, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar

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Is Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar specialize in?

While Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexandra F. Kovar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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