Dr. Chad M. Kovala, DO | Vidalia, GA | Emergency Medicine

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Dr. Kovala graduated from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2009. He works in Vidalia, GA and 4 other locations and specializes in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kovala is affiliated with Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Mclaren Bay Region, Mclaren Thumb Region Hospital, Dupont Hospital Llc, Adventhealth Lake Wales, Vidalia Health Services Llc, Lake Granbury Medical Center and Jackson North Medical Center.

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19 Ratings
17 years of experience
St John Hospital & Medical Ctr
14 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
9 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

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I would not recommend this doctor to anybody; extremely rude and condescending. He treated myself and my partner with extreme disrespect. He was rude, dismissing, and told to just go home and drink water (for a medical condition). I am extremely unhappy with this, especially in a time of medical crisis.

May 7th, 2023

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Extremely Condescending!

December 2nd, 2022

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Mr. Kovala could have cared less about why I was seeking care. He left the dirty work up to the sweet nurses in the ER and brushed me off like a waste of time. I left scared, worried, and nervous about what was ahead of me without any communication from the “doctor”. Grow up.

November 27th, 2021

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Very rude and did not explain a thing to me! I can’t believe he has a job.

August 19th, 2018

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Crittenton ER is the best. Very quick and responsive to my needs.

July 14th, 2018

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Arrogant and uncaring.

July 13th, 2018

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I hope you read these reviews, “Dr.” Kovala. I don’t know how you sleep at night with the way you treat your patients. Crittenton made a huge mistake hiring you and I can only hope they realize it before you have the chance to treat more people the way you treated me.

July 10th, 2018

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Dr Kovola is by far the worst doctor I have ever seen. No bedside manner, cold and uncaring, and completely unwilling to help someone in pain. I would recommend seeing ANYONE but him if you can.

July 9th, 2018

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Wonderful and caring ER doctor.

April 19th, 2017

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I brought my son to the hospital, he was feeling weak for a week and he dismissed my sons symptoms until he got the lab work back and saw that he was bleeding. We waited for HOURS to get blood and he never once came into our room to tell us what was going on. Then I see him with his coat on leaving and when I went up to talk to him he was abrupt and evasive. Who gave him a license? Why does he think he can treat people like this? I'm writing a letter to the CEO.

July 21st, 2015

Vidalia Health Services Llc

1 Meadows PkwyVidalia, GA 30474

Emergency Department At Mclaren Bay Region

1900 Columbus AveBay City, MI 48708

Tel: (989) 894-3111

Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dupont Hospital Llc

2520 E Dupont RdFort Wayne, IN 46825

Tel: (260) 416-3000

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

702 Van Buren StFort Wayne, IN 46802

Tel: (260) 425-3000

Mclaren Caro Region

401 N Hooper StCaro, MI 48723

Tel: (989) 673-3141

Mclaren Thumb Region Hospital

1100 S Van Dyke RdBad Axe, MI 48413

Tel: (989) 269-9521


Dr. Chad Michael Kovala, DO	Christopher Carleo, MD	Dr. Ian Christopher Munger, MD	Dr. Michael Austin
Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
1.7 (19 Ratings)	4.3 (3 Ratings)	4.7 (6 Ratings)	4.4 (11 Ratings)
17 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Chinese, English
Vidalia , GA	East Setauket , NY	Statesboro , GA	Snellville , GA
Med School: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE	Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth	Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Emergency Medicine

Accidents
Injury
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Michigan, 2026, Active

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Indiana, 2027, Active

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Georgia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St John Hospital & Medical Ctr

Medical School

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINEGraduated in 2009

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Where is Dr. Chad Kovala's office located?: Dr. Chad Kovala's office is located at 1 Meadows Pkwy, Vidalia, GA, 30474.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chad Kovala affiliated with?: Dr. Chad Kovala is affiliated with Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Mclaren Bay Region, Mclaren Thumb Region Hospital, Dupont Hospital Llc, Adventhealth Lake Wales, Vidalia Health Services Llc, Lake Granbury Medical Center, and Jackson North Medical Center.
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