Dr. Ralph J. Kovach, MD | Cleveland, OH | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Ralph Kovach is an orthopedic surgeon who brings over seven decades of surgical experience to his practice in Cleveland. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center. Dr. Kovach specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues throughout the body. He provides care to patients in English.

Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Kovach focuses on orthopedic surgery to help patients restore function and mobility. His extensive experience spans many years of treating musculoskeletal conditions and performing surgical procedures to address injuries and disorders of the bones and joints. Patients have given him an average rating of 1.9 on Vitals.

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1.9

11 Ratings
73 years of experience
speaks English
St Lukes Boise Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
Male

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This doctor needs to retire!!!! He briefly looked at my problem and I was only there for about 5 mins WORST DOCTOR EVER!!!!! I wouldn’t recommend going to him!!!

August 28th, 2020

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This provider is thorough

March 6th, 2019

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I saw this doctor, worst experience I had. He kept saying he did see my doctor notice, worst examination I every had, this man should retire.

August 25th, 2018

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State sent me to see him and it was a waste of time. My appointment was at 10am - he arrived at 10:10 and I was in my car at 10:19. This guy should have retired 30 years ago. Briefly looked at my file while I sat across from him, manipulated my arm with no regard for pain.

December 1st, 2017

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This is a Dr the state sent me to and he was horrible. i have injured discs in my back and have a hard time bending in any direction. Apparently he didn't believe me and yanked on my arm my pack made this pop/snapping sound and I started to cry from the pain. This man should not be a DR!!!!!

April 25th, 2015

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Dr. Kovach was wonderful! He was quick to diagnose my problem and helped my pain dramaticaly! I would highly recomend him.

March 31st, 2011

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IN MY OPINION...THIS DOCTOR IS VERY RUDE NEVER HAD BEEN TREATED LIKE WORSE THAN A DOG BEFORE ..IN MY OPINION HE NEEDS TO RETIRE AND JUST LEAVE THE MEDICAL FIELD TO SOMEONE THAT IS UP TO DATE WITH THE TIMES...HE HAD NO TIME TO LOOK AT MY EXRAYS..MY MRI'S..NOTHING...VERY DISSAPOINTING....I WAS IN SO MUCH PAIN AND HE WAS CUT AND DRIED ABOUT TELLING ME THAT MY PAIN EXPRESSIONS DID NOT TELL HIM NOTHING..DID NOT GET A GOOD EXAM...WAS INTERUPTED BY A RECEPTIONIST COMING INTO TAKE HIM OUT AND SAID HE JUST NEEDED TO LOOK OVER THE NOTES...WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE...

February 13th, 2008

Dr. Ralph John Kovach

5706 Turney Rd Ste 107Cleveland, OH 44125

Tel: (440) 804-4900

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Dr. Ralph John Kovach, MD	Dr. Reuben B Gobezie, MD	Dr. Chris Hoedt, MD	Dr. Thomas Kovack, DO
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
1.9 (11 Ratings)	4.7 (180 Ratings)	5 (44 Ratings)	4.5 (98 Ratings)
73 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Cleveland , OH	Mayfield Heights , OH	Greenville , NC	Dublin , OH
Med School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lukes Boise Medical Center

Medical School

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1953

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Where is Dr. Ralph Kovach's office located?: Dr. Ralph Kovach's office is located at 5706 Turney Rd Ste 107, Cleveland, OH, 44125.

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