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Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD
General Surgery* Age 59
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Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD is a General Surgeon in Effingham, IL.
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Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Effingham, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD is a General Surgeon in Effingham, IL.

About

Dr. Kowalski graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE. Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD is a General Surgeon in Effingham, IL and has 33 years experience. Dr. Kowalski currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kowalski has experience treating conditions like Small Intestine Cancer and Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kowalski received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Kowalski's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kowalski is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
    Blue Preferred - WI POS
  • APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blueprint Health
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Laboratory Corporation of America
    300 N Maple St, Effingham, IL 62401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 342-2121
  2. 2 Office
    201 S Pine St Bldg 1055, Shelbyville, IL 62565
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 342-4151
  3. 3 Springfield Clinic LLP
    1025 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 342-4151
  4. 4 HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
    503 N Maple St, Effingham, IL 62401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 342-2121

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3.8
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kowalski's profile.

Dr. Kowalski frequently treats the following conditions: Small Intestine Cancer and Colorectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD is affiliated with HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital

    201 S Pine St, Shelbyville, IL

  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital

    503 N Maple St, Effingham, IL