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Physician Profile on Dr. Mark G. Kowall, MD

Addresses:
8390 Morro Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
78 South Main Street
Templeton, CA 93465
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Personal Facts

Personal Facts:
Male
Years Since Graduation: 22
Practice Member Since: 1993.
Current Title: Medical Director
 
Professional Status:
Private Practice - Group/Partnership, Full-Time
 
Physician Website:
http://www.mkowallmd.com
 
Professional Appointments:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 1995
California Medical Association, 1993
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA), 1987
Arthroscopy Assocation of North America, 1996
California Orthopedic Association, 1995
 
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
Chairman, Department of Surgery
Vice-Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
 
Committees:
Hospital Quality Management
Hospital Business/Finance
 
Professional Interests:
Health Industry Consulting
 
Physician Treats:
Adult joint reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Injuries, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Wrist Pain), Dislocations, Fractures, Frozen shoulder, Impingement syndrome, Knee pain, Ligament sprain, Lower extremity trauma, Meniscus tear, Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Diseases & Disorders, Pain of the shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand, Rotator cuff injury, Shinsplints, Shoulder instability, Sports injuries, Stress fractures, Tendon injuries
 
Physician Performs:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Surgeries, Arthroscopic joint reconstruction, Arthroscopic joint surgery, Articular cartilage repair, Bone & joint repair, Bone & joint replacement, Cartilage repair & restoration, Fracture Repair, Hip replacements, Joint replacements, Joint surgery, Knee & hip surgery, Knee arthroscopy, Knee debridement & shaving, Knee replacement - robotic computer assisted, Knee replacements, Knee surgery, Ligament reconstruction, Meniscectomy, Partial medial & lateral meniscus repair
 

Experience / Training

Verified Specialty
Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Mark G. Kowall, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
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Medical School:
Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago, IL 1987
 
Internship:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL 1988
 
Residency:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL 1992
 
Fellowship:
Orthopedic Specialty Hospital The
Murray, UT 1993
 
Undergraduate School:
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA 1987
 
Professional Status:
Private Practice - Group/Partnership
 

Procedure

Procedure Number per Year (Approximate)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Surgeries -
Arthroscopic joint reconstruction -
Arthroscopic joint surgery -
Articular cartilage repair -
Bone & joint repair -
Bone & joint replacement -
Cartilage repair & restoration -
Fracture Repair -
Hip replacements -
Joint replacements -
Joint surgery -
Knee & hip surgery -
Knee arthroscopy -
Knee debridement & shaving -
Knee replacement - robotic computer assisted -
Knee replacements -
Knee surgery -
Ligament reconstruction -
Meniscectomy -
Partial medial & lateral meniscus repair -
Reconstruction of arthritic hip and knee -
Reconstruction of arthritic knee and shoulder -
Removal of bone spur -
Rotator cuff repair -
Shoulder stabilizations -
SLAP repair of shoulder -
Tendon surgery -
Total shoulder replacement -
Upper extremity reconstruction -

Health Plan / Other

Health Plans:
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer): PPO, Blue Shield - PPO, Blue Cross, Blue Cross - Commercial and Senior: HMO, PPO, EPO, Blue Cross of California, Other
Accepts Medicare:
Yes
Accepts Medicaid:
No

Disciplinary Actions

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Mark G. Kowall, MD as of 01/07/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the pervious five years.
Note: HealthGrades obtains physician information from a variety of sources. Some information that is not designated as HealthGrades verified has been reported by the physician.
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