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 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
- HMO
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- EPO
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas O. Kovacs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas O. Kovacs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas O. 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 O. Kovacs a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas O. 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 O. Kovacs specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas O. 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 O. Kovacs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas O. Kovacs has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas O. 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 O. Kovacs accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas O. 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.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CirrhosisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EncopresisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HeartburnDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Kovacs isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.