Overview
Thomas Kovacs is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Kovacs is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
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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
Locations
100 UCLA Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Kovacs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Kovacs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Kovacs by calling their office at 310-206-6279. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas Kovacs a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Kovacs is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Thomas Kovacs specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas Kovacs is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, and Esophageal Varices. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Thomas Kovacs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Kovacs has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Kovacs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas Kovacs accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas Kovacs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-206-6279 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
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Kovacs isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.