John J Kowalczyk, DO

Dr. Kowalczyk has been my medical provider for over ten years. I am always met with a cheerful greeting. Dr. Kowalczyk is knowledgeable in his field of medicine and is able to identify (diagnose) a medical problem quickly. Dr. Kowalczyk then discusses treatment options.
Once a test is performed or a treatment has commenced, I have always received a follow-​up call to check on my progress.
Dr. Kowalczyk is caring, respectful and above all else, knowledgeable. I would recommend him (and I have many times) to anyone who is in need of competent medical care. If possible, I would have added an additional «star» as Drl Kowalczyk’s rating.

With all my respect, but this doctor is a dumb ass. First of all he has no common sense. He said my problem with my testicles was that it was from me riding my motorcycle and I had to tell him what meds to take. All they did was to withdrawal blood for no problems found. All he said «I have good news; no problems found your good to go». His staff are the worse. Every time we called they were rude and put us on hold for a very long time. They slso argued and called my girl friend a b word. I shoud be a doctor if this dumbass is.

This was the worst experience of my life. I was referred to this doctor by my PCP. I have never seen the doctor, instead I was examined by a physician assistant by the name Christopher Gale. But t I learned that he was a PA only in a few day after the visit, when I called to inquire about my urine test results. On Monday the staff told me to call next day since PA was off. Tuesday when I called PA was busy with patients, I left a message for him and was promised a call back. Nobody called me that day. Wednesday the whole office was closed. I thought that Thursday someone will call me for sure. I was wrong. This office is not in business of treating people, it is in business of billing patients and insurance. I am about to bring a formal complaint to my insurance company and medical board.

This is the second time I went to see Dr. Kowalczyk and I have to say I feel very comfortable with him. His staff is great, and I did not have to wait long… I would definitely recommend him!

I have been a patient with Dr. Kowalczyk for years, and he’s always been a very calm and friendly person to work with, and he is every efficient and knowledgeable. The office staff has been relatively friendly, and I have not yet had any egregious experience with them.
The biggest issue I have is parking. Metered spaces are usually taken, which leaves parking in the building, and can cost about $ 1.50 per 15 minutes. On the average, I’ve had to spend $ 8 for parking here.

I was never able to see this doctor, but the office/​answering service is so terrible and inconsiderate I was prompted to write a bad review. After having kidney stones I was referred to this office by my PCP. I called initially to verify that they were in my insurance network. They said yes, so my PCP wrote me a referral. I initially tried calling about 5 times to schedule and appointment. No one answered or returned my messages. Finally on about the 6^th try they answered and said they hadn’t received the referral from my PCP by fax yet. I had no idea this was needed but I got my PCP office to fax the referral 3 times over the course of the next several days. I called Kowalczyk’s office several times to verify that they had received the fax. They only answered one time out of 5 and told me they hadn’t received it even though my PCP office had verified it was already sent twice. I had them send it again today because I was in severe pain and I really needed to see an urologist and this one came highly recommended by my doctor. I left messages explaining that I was in pain and needed to see an urologist immediately. No one returned my calls so I finally moved on after this office wasted a week of my time while being sick and in pain. Its difficult enough to experience kidney stones without this kind of nonsense. I feel as if they were deliberately giving me the run-​around. Faxes became obsolete around 2000 — I suggest this office update its technology and desk staff/​policies.

Didn’t know any urologist so went and booked (a month ago) because he’s near my house, he’s board certified and he has good reviews. Went today and I had a pleasant experience. He explains things and if there’s more you want to know, you’re free to ask him and he’ll answer you. You’ll feel comfortable with him even though you know he’s going to poke you and handle your junk. His diagnosis agreed with what I already suspected… a mild hernia.

Ridiculous. Avoid this guy at all costs. He mis-​diagnosed my medical issue and prescribed medication that was useless.

He’s an amazing doctor: caring, approachable, and very friendly. He is very clear when explaining things and seems to be very knowledgeable. He works with your budget if you don’t have insurance and advises on the best way to proceed and cure your conditions. As a doctor, he is very «personal» and remembers you even after just one visit. Hopefully my boyfriend won’t have to go back, but it’s great to have such a great doctor downtown.
Only pet-​peeve is one of the girls at the check-​in desk: she is respectful and courteous but she never smiles. A warm smile would surely you cheer you up before a frightening doctor visit!