Summary

Dr. Joan Kowalec specializes in internal medicine and rheumatology, bringing 52 years of clinical experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed residency training at UMDNJ. This extensive background allows Dr. Kowalec to provide comprehensive care for both general internal medicine needs and specialized rheumatologic conditions.

Dr. Kowalec practices at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. They focus on treating conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and diabetes in older adults. Their procedural expertise includes performing electromyogram and nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function, along with soft tissue injections and trigger point injections for pain management and joint care.

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Quick Facts

  • 52 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • Umdnj
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Primary Care Physicians

400 Osborne TerNewark, NJ 07112

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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52 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish, Albanian, Turkish Speaks English Speaks English
Newark , NJPaterson , NJGlen Ridge , NJBrooklyn , NY
Med School: University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: St.George’s University Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joan Kathryn Kowalec

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joan Kathryn Kowalec has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joan Kathryn Kowalec has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Umdnj

Medical School

University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolGraduated in 1974

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Dr. Joan Kowalec's office is located at 400 Osborne Ter, Newark, NJ, 07112.

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