Dr. Mark G. Kowall, MD | Templeton, CA | Sports Medicine

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Dr. Kowall graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1987. He works in Templeton, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kowall is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.5

19 Ratings
39 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
10 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Kowall's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

19 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 17 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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I had a knee replacement in Templeton in February 2009. I had trouble with the knee and continuous pain for the last 17 years. Dr. Lowell was no help. I eventually moved to Central foothills California. I hope no one else he treated is having the same difficulty I had. I wish I’d never met him.

April 12th, 2026

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Excellent care. Dr Kowal is knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, communicative....

September 21st, 2022

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Dr. Kowall's staff is very nice & efficient. Dr. Kowall was very thorough, answered my questions, & didn't rush to do surgery.

June 2nd, 2015

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Dr. Kowall is very attentive, informative and caring. I was pleasantly surprised when he, himself, called my home the day after he performed surgery on my elbow - a Saturday at that - to check on me. I would recommend him highly.

April 6th, 2015

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I have been most impressed and pleased with the care I have recieved from Dr. Kowall. He has the unique ability to treat you with expertise and kindness. As a surgeon, to me he is unsurpassed. I would highly recommend him to family and friends, and indeed have done just that!!

February 15th, 2014

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I took my 15 year old son to Dr. Kowall as a 2nd opinion on a torn meniscus, after the first surgeon wouldn't answer our questions and wanted to remove the entire thing. Dr. Kowall answered all of our questions in detail before I could unleash my grocery list of questions on him! We decided to have Dr. Kowall perform the surgery, and the outcome was incredible! Dr. Kowall removed the interior portion of my son's discoid meniscus that was torn to shreds and now my son is walking normal, without crutches, 4 weeks post-op! Make Dr. Kowall your first choice, not a 2nd opinion!

May 31st, 2013

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my husband and i have ben patients of dr. kowall's for 12 years. we have recommended him to 14 of our friends and not one of them has been unhappy with him. dr. kowall is a caring doctor who really looks at the patient as a person, not just a torn meniscus or broken bone. he takes time to listen to you and uses your input along with his knowledge to access the problem and prescribe a course of action. we have put our bodies in his hands many times and would do so again without hesitation.

February 27th, 2013

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I highly recommend Dr. Kowall to anyone seeking orthopedic care.

February 20th, 2013

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I have been a patient of Dr. Kowall's for over 10 years. He has performed several surgeries on me and each one has been successful. I have recommended Dr. Kowall to several friends who have also had positive results. The office staff in Dr. Kowall's office is great - always greeting you by first name and they make sure your needs are taken care of. Dr. Kowall has also personally called me at home after a procedure to make sure I was doing alright!

February 16th, 2013

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not very friendly

January 6th, 2010

Adventist Health Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

78 S Main StTempleton, CA 93465

Tel: (805) 434-0999

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

1010 Murray AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Tel: (805) 546-7826


Dr. Mark Gerard Kowall, MD	Dr. Alice Marie Martinson, MD	Dr. Dennis Christan Blackburn, DO	Dr. Scott A Graham, MD
Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (19 Ratings)	1 (2 Ratings)	3.8 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	59 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Templeton , CA	Bakersfield , CA	Santa Maria , CA	Arroyo Grande , CA
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences	Med School: University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Surgery
Scoliosis
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Which hospitals is Dr. Mark Kowall affiliated with?: Dr. Mark Kowall is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center.
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