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Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD

Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

4121 Veterans Memorial Dr Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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(618) 242-8887

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Kovalsky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kovalsky

4.3

50 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What could be improved
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Jul 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon Mullinax – Jul 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kimber Arendell – Mar 10, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bad back Ellen – Feb 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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PHYLLIS MAYBERRY – Feb 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Katrena Sharp – Feb 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kelly Curless – Jan 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nov 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie Boughers – May 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janet Beckley – May 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
tom parkinson jr – Apr 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra Mulvey – Feb 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2020
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About Me

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Dr. Don Kovalsky, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois LTD.4121 Veterans Memorial Dr Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way
    Mount Vernon, IL 62864

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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