Overview
Kevin Kovatch is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kovatch is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Mikulicz Disease, Larynx Atresia, Thyroidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
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.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kevin Kovatch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Kovatch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin Kovatch by calling their office at 570-271-6429. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin Kovatch a top-rated expert for Tonsillitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin Kovatch is classified as an Distinguished expert for Tonsillitis, 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. Kevin Kovatch specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin Kovatch is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Tonsillitis, Mikulicz Disease, and Larynx Atresia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kevin Kovatch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Kovatch has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tonsillitis. You can view a list of Dr. Kevin Kovatch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kevin Kovatch accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin Kovatch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-6429 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- TonsillitisDr. Kovatch isDistinguished. Learn about Tonsillitis.
- Advanced
- Larynx AtresiaDr. Kovatch isAdvanced. Learn about Larynx Atresia.
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Kovatch isAdvanced. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Kovatch isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kovatch isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Kovatch isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Kovatch isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Kovatch isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Kovatch isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

