I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to experience Dr. Kowal's care.
Dr. Kowal was, as always, a good listener and explained test results and gave suggestions in a way easily understood by a non-medical person- me
Myself and 95% of my family members have been patients of Dr. Kowal's and Sherry Sherman for a long time. I admire, trust and value these opinions on our medical needs and the care they always give us!!!
Dr Kowal is and extremely kind and compassionate provider who always always provides the best possible care. He always listens and provides excellent medical advise!
great visit, appreciate everyone, very efficient
Has always been good for past 17 yrs.
Extremely pleased with the care provided!
My family members and I have been patients of Dr. Kowal for many, many years. He knows our health issues, current and past and follows up accordingly.
Very happy with the care I receive
Dr. Kowal is a consistently wonderful doctor.
Great listener
I’m very satisfied with this practice
Dr. Kowal always listens to me and answers all my questions, and explains all my test results. I like him very much.
You can tell by his manner that he listens to you and cares.
Excellent doctor
I have been seeing Dr. Kowal for many years, more than, maybe closer to 20. He knows what he needs to do clinically. He explains things and gives me choices. I have good rapport with him. He's very conscientious. Also courteous and friendly. He looks out for me.
I think the world of Dr Kowal he is very knowledgeable and truly listens to my concerns
Dr.Kowall is the best GP in the capital district
Thank you for your professionalism and continued support
Dr kowal is top notch
Excellent,knowledgeable caring physician.
He is always there for me when I have a health crisis. He is a wonderful Doctor, I wish more would be like him. I was very pleased he received the promotion to CMO he was worthy of it.
He has always been there for me, and I really appreciate that he takes the time to go over things such as my blood work and other concerns I might have. He does the same for my husband as well.with me,
Dr. Kowal takes time to discuss your health, questions, comments and concerns. Very knowledgeable and considerate. Excellent doctor.
Efficient
Dr. Kowal listens to me and he cares about my wellbeing.
He is very interested in what I had to say and explained every thing to me
Dr.Kowal a caring,intelligent and knowledgeable physician physician.
An excellent physician
Recognizes valid issues and never dismissive
I am very happy with Dr. Kowal.
Dr Kowal goes above and beyond. He treats his patients with respect.
All was good
He explained things. Answered all questions. Provided feedback.
Dr. Kowal was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He addressed my questions and offered advice.
I’m appreciative of Dr. Kowals willingness to accept me as a new patient after the retirement of my PC physician of three decades, Dr. Mary Ellen Drislane. I’m confident that his high standards of patient care are equal to hers.
Dr Kowal always looks you in the eye when he is talking or listening.
Always great care from Dr. Kowal.
Thanks,
Dr Kowal goes above and beyond for his patients.
Dr. Kowal is very knowledgeable and pays attention to my condition.
Dr. Kowal is kind and professional. Has a valued old fashioned approach to patient care
very satisfied.
He always sends to remember me and my health situation. And he always asks me how my daughter is doing. That's impressive to me.
I would recommend Dr, Kowal to anyone looking for a primary care physician.
He always gives me plenty of time and attention and respect.
Dr Kowal listens to me and doesn't brush my concerns off
Trusted Doctor for my family
Remembered an old complaint and asked about it.
I have been with Dr. Kowal for many years and have always been pleased.
I always feel better when I leave his office
Dr. Kowal is caring
I’ve been a patient with the practice for a number of years and I can’t say enough about Dr Kowal he a great physician
Excellent overall experience.
Dr Kowal has been my PCP for over 15 years. I would not want any other provider.
Very courteous and attentive.
The office has a patient friendly atmosphere.
Questions answered
Dr Kowal always listtens to my concerns, he makes suggestions and he explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
He is knowledgeable and patient.
Very good.
Good
the medicare checkup had too many questions; was upsetting
Ok right now
He always has the time and the knowledge of my conditions to spend quality time with me. I'm doing well with this doctor, in part, because of his support and encouragement.
More doctors should be like Dr. Kowal.
Excellent doctor
Dr. Kowal is wonderful.
a little bit difficult to find available slot for appointment
I feel comfortable with Dr. Kowal. I know I can rely on him.
Dr Kowal and staff are always kind and interested in my care.
I have none
Always professional, and pragmatic. Dr Kowal is the kind of physician you hope to have.
Solid!
Dr. Kowal is an awesome and experienced physician.
Always very good
This provider has helpe� me to maintain my health for more than twenty years.
A+ as usual.
Would not go elsewhere because of the care and attention he provides.
Great Dr.
Dr Kowal is very kind, patient, knowledgeable and listens attentively.
Very pleased with Dr. Kowal as my primary care doctor.
I felt confident when I left this appointment that the most appropriate medication had been prescribed based upon Dr. Kowal's thorough explanation of all the medications.
Nothing more to say Dr Kowal is amazing
compassionate care
Dr. Kowal is the best.
Dr. Kowal has been providing great care to my wife and I for many years and we appreciate him!
Dr.Kowal efficient and caring.
Nothing but the best!
My experience with this practice has been terrific!
I have been seeing Dr. Kowal for years. He knows my history. He's the best.
The doctors and nurse staff there are excellent
Dr. Kowal is a nice guy
He is s terrific doctor.
Very happy with the attention and concern for my welfare
Caring and thoughtful answers to any questions I ask
Dr. Kowal has been my physician for over 30 years. He often brings up some of my past medical issues to check that I am now doing well.
Dr Kowal is knowledgeable and really listens to me. He gives me honest answers to my questions and always treats me with respect.
very good,
Very good, listens and is concerned
I have great confidence in Dr Kowal.
Dr. Kowal is always very attentive and caring.
Listened to my concerns and responded with suggested solutionsa
She was great!
None
Complete & thorough
Excellent Dr. Would recommend highly.
Excellent, my dr. is very caring and understanding and patient with me and all my questions.
Dr. Kowal and Sherry Sherman are knowledgeable, friendly and concerned providers.
He really listens.
Dr. Kowal is very easy to talk to.
These people respect and understand old people like me. The practice is well managed by Dr. Kowal, who is the best doctor I've had.
Always very pleasea nt
As always *Dr. Kowal was very helpful pleasant and informative.
Fine.
*Dr. Kowal is an excellent doctor, tailors his approach well to each patient which means _____ time to _____ care is well done.
My late husband and I have always had the utmost respect for *Dr. Kowal. He has been our primary care physician for many years. The appointment was for discussing with *Dr. Kowal my husband's end of life care.
Dr. Kowal and staff treated me with courtesy respect and professionalism
*Dr. Kowal is a great provider. Knowledgeable & caring. I feel very confident in his care.
Excellent experience, Doctor very attentive to my comments and questions.
Dr Kowal listened to my concerns and ordered an ultrasound so we both could find out more information on my cyst on my kidney
Dr. Kowl was excellent in listening to me and fixing the problem.
My experience with the provider was positive.
Provider was on time. No delays, answered all my questions. Excellent provider.
Very good, keep up the good work.
I have been with Dr. Kowal since he started with this practice. I feel very confident that he is concerned and aware of my medical & emotional needs.
Dr. Kowal is is the kind of doctor everyone should have. He listens, he asks questions, he gives advice and doesn't push taking medications. One never feels rushed or conscious that he's got to get to the next patient.
Dr. Kowal is a very attentive and caring physician.
Dr. Kowal has been my primary physician for 15 years. He's provided great care during those years.
Outstanding, as always.
Dr Kowal is a great doctor.
Overall fine, mutual respect.
*Dr. Kowal is very organized and well prepared about my health background before he enters the examining room.
Excellent. Always my pleasure.
Dr.Kowal is awesome. Always attentive to our questions and concerns.
Dr. Kowal is a wonderful physician
I always have my concerns and needs addressed whenI see Dr.Kowal. He is a kind and compassionate doctor who listens and cares about my health care needs!
My visit, went very good with great respect.
My visit where very good.
*Dr. Kowal is a great personal care physician! Anyone who puts up with my sense of humor gets that rating!
Dr. Kowal listens well and takes care of my health care needs.
Professional and caring
I always receive excellent care from *Dr. Kowal.
Dr. Kowal is a great physician. Willing to listen and discuss any concerns. Hope he doesnt retire before I pass. ( lets say 20 years or so from now).
I am very satisfied with *Dr. Kowal. I normally see him for my routine physical exam. He always explains my lab work and will answer any and all questions that I have.
Excellent experience, Dr. Kowall is a awesome physician
It's always a pleasure to meet with *Dr. Kowal and his staff.
He is the best. Listens to you. Easy to talk to.
Excellent, I'm very fortunate to have a Doctor with so much compassion and care for me. I would be lost without him for my health care needs. I wish all doctors where like him that I work with for my healthcare. Dr. Kowal you are and have always been outstanding. Kudos!!!!
Dr Kowal listened attentively to my issues and concerns. He addressed my issues and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand.
Always professional, listens and addresses any issues I inquire about. Explains everything to me, gives me advise or options about my overall healthcare. Very attentive. Been with *Dr. Kowal and this practice for a very long time.
Very satisfied
This office has always been very kind and caring to me.
Professional and understanding
Very professional
My provider always spends the time I need to talk about my health concerns. *Dr. Kowal is a kind and compassion provider who listens to your concerns and takes action to help resolve the issue. I recommend *Dr. Kowal to all my family and friends!
Excellent staff, excell. office, excell. doctor.
Dr. Kowal is always very attentive and thorough, and considerate. He always answers my questions and gives me thorough explanations. He allows enough time to discuss all of my concerns and follows up when necessary.
Dr Kowal listens, keeps on topic but doesn't rush. He is a healer. Very rare find.
Physician very compassionate and caring. I saw him for post-hospital visit. I had some chest discomfort and doctor walked me out to car and talked to family member with instructions.
Excellent care and treatment.
Very good as always - seldom kept waiting in the waiting room or for the doctor after being seen by the nurse for pre-lim. - BP, etc.
I have been a _____ of *Dr. Kowal for a long time. I think he is very nice and a good doctor.
*Dr. Kowal is a very caring doctor, very much concern about you as a person.
He is the best primary doctor I've ever had. He is extremely capable but also very personable and compassionate. He's the best listener, doctor or otherwise.
Dr. Kowal is very compassionate and is always concerned about my reason for the visit
It is always a good visit w/*Dr. Kowal and nurses!
*Dr. Kowal is, in my opinion, the best primary care physician in this area!
My provider is very professional in his chosen medical field and is very forthcoming in his treatment and care for his patients.
Dr. Kowal takes his time with me and answers all my questions. I always have a lot of questions. But Dr. Kowal answers them all and ver considerate of my feelings and he makes sure I understand everything he talks to me about. Dr. Kowal is the best.
Dr. Kowal is a exceptional person and Physician. I have the utmost respect and trust in him.
Years of excellent treatment by this provider
Dr Kowal is the best doctor anyone could have - I feel very lucky to have him as my primary. He is prepared, knows my health history and listens. So kind. And the nurses at this practice are also so so good. It's a great practice and I'm so glad to have this practice as my doctor.
*Dr. Kowal is an excellent physician. My whole family has used him over the years.
Dr. Kowal has always provided professional care.
Dr. Kowal has always been very attentive and understanding of my needs and concerns during every visit. An A++ doctor!
Dr. Kowal has been my provider for about 15 years and I am very happy with the care he has provided over the years.
Very respectful n always explains any concerns or questions I may have
*Dr. Kowal is the best physician I ever had. He listens & works with you.
Excellent
Dr. Kowal has been my PCP for many years and has always provided excellent care.
As always, excellent experience with Dr. Kowal and his staff.
Excellent as usual.
Professional, personable, attentive, and interested.
Concerned. Responsive. Compassionate encouraging
Dr. Kowal does a great job.
He was great. This was my first appt w/him as he is now my new pcp
Dr. Kowal is a great listener, very thorough, and compassionate.
Everyone in this office are very helpful. I am always treated with respect.
Provider was genuinely concerned and up on my medical needs and questioned my visits with specialists. He spent ample time with me and would have spent more time if I needed it.
I am not an easy patient with so many allergies & bad reactions. *Dr. Kowal has always been so kind & patient. He cares about people!
I feel I have a good relationship with *Dr. Kowal. He is a good listener and explains things so it is understood.
Dr. Kowal and his staff are continually amazing.
Excellent. Discussed what I needed to, he was not rushed, thrilled I was ableTo see him despite his new role. Will continue with practice because of Dr Kowal.
My doctor, Dr Kowal, is excellent.
*Dr. Kowal is very thorough, I does address any concerns that I have and explains details very well.
*Dr. Kowal is the best. He is very punctual spends time, never feel rushed, answers my list of questions.
Dr. Kowal is the best doctor I've ever had for a number of reasons: he's intelligent and knows his medical stuff, he's respectful of people, he listens carefully and then responds to what you are trying to tell him, he's always prepared with my test results, he's quite chill which is good for me, he really cares about me as a person and has always shown me that he has the true calling of a good doctor to help people stay well and get well. I feel blessed to have him for my doctor. He runs a tight ship as well without being harsh or demanding. Things run well in his office and I feel comfortable and supported by him and his staff.
Staff and Physician treat me with respect and compassion. This enables me to comfortably discuss my health and well being.
Dr. Kowal was very attentive to my health care needs and asked me if a medical student could be present, which I allowed.
Routine check-up. Dr. Kowal has a great demeanor for p-c physician.
I just finished talking my wife about what a great doctor I have in Dr. Kowal. He's an outstanding physician.
Excellent.
Outstanding overall satisfaction - very personalized care.
Dr. Kowal always takes good care of me. He answered all my questions, and I always have a lot. He explains any health I have. And explains all my medications. He is a wonderful dr. And I like him very much. I am glad dr. Kowal is my doctor.
*DR. KOWAL IS THE BEST! I hope he will continue to see patients even if less frequently.
Excellent, as always
Dr. Kowal was friendly, courteous and professional, as always.
Dr. Kowal is knowledgeable and helpful, asks appropriate and logical questions, and listens well.
Annual physical: all issues were covered & questions were answered in a professional & friendly manner.
professional and efficient
excellent
An excellent experience, very compassionate and caring office my concerns were met by *Dr. Kowal and I felt relaxed when I left the office. He is excellent doctor.
Dr Kowal always listens to any concerns or issues that I have and comes up with reasonable and effective resolutions.
The provider is the 'BEST' in the medical industry. Very caring, educated and experienced -
Al always, *Dr. Kowal is an outstanding physician. He's everything your expect in a family doctor. Always listens to what I have to say which encourages me to be proactive with my health needs.
As always, *Dr. Kowal is an outstanding physician. He's everything you expect in a family doctor. Always listens to what I have to say which encourages me to be proactive with my health needs. He's the best -
I have been with Dr Kowal for many years, I have referred many family members and friends who are now also his patients! we all have the same comment, Dr Kowal is an exceptional Dr with great bedside manors and he ALWAYS gives the best care there is at every appointment!
I like Dr. Kowal. I see him every year for my physical. Good experience every time. He is caring and very professional. He answers all my questions and concerns with patience.
Very pleasant & attentive attitude.
dr. kowal, knowledgeable. trusting. caring. helpful. reassuring.
superior
Dr. Kowal is very knowledgeable and personable. I consider myself fortunate to have him as my primary care doc.
All positive, as I've indicated above. My appreciation and thanks to Dr. Kowal and staff.
Dr Kowal was excellent as always, this is why I fully trust putting my care in his capable hands
excellent
Dr. Kowal is always professional and friendly. He knows the patient's history before entering and you have his full attention. I never feel rushed. I have been a patient for almost 14 years.
Dr. Kowal has always been compassionate, intelligent, resourceful, and dedicated. He has been my doctor since he opened his practice and I am confident and comfortable that he always has my health and well being in my best interest.
Dr Kowal was wonderful as always and helped me with issues I was having.
Dr Kowal is always professional, genuinely concerned, and cares about his patients.
Dr Kowal is a consummate professional with a world-class bedside manner'. he even knocks before entering the exam room. outstanding !
He is excellent and communicates very well.
*Dr. Kowal is a wonderful diagnostician. He treats everyone with respect. He is a great listener and always explains information and provides guidance & education. I recommend him to everyone. He is well respected in the medical community.
HE IS THE BEST DOCTOR
I trust *Dr. Kowal and recommend him for anyone health care needs.
I have been seeing Dr. Kowal for many years now. He is always very good to me. He monitors my conditions well and carefully. Dr. Kowal diagnoses new problems promptly and prescribes proper treatment. I have a lot of confidence in him. We communicate well.
Professional and very knowledgeable.
*Dr. Kowal has been my physician for many yrs. He has taken new position within St. Peter's Health Partners and has agreed to keep me as one as his 20% pt. care. Have always received the care I needed in a timely manner & professional manner.
I love Dr. Kowal. He is the best.
Excellent, as always
excellent
Allows me to make major input into decisions
I feel assured of any concerns, and in good and competent hands.
Without my asking, Dr. Kowal examined both ears and flushed them to remove wax to improve my hearing ability. This took additional time but he never hurried to finish my appointment.
Excellent
My provider is excellent and I'd highly recommend him to everyone!
Excellent
Dr. Kowal is very attentive, provides necessary information and is a great patient advocate.
This was my first meeting with Dr. Kowal and it came as a result of having been in the hospital. I am so pleased that he is our new primary physician.
Dr Kowal and his staff are terrific
very caring, competent
excellent
Dr Kowal is a very good listener and I'm very pleased with him as a physician
Dr. Kowal is the best
Dr Kowal is always easy to talk to about my health. spends a lot of time discussing my concerns advising my options.
It was excellent.
Office care was prompt and courteous
First appointment with the physician. As a new patient, Dr. Kowal was very thorough.
Visits with Dr Kowal are always professional and very helpful.
Dr Kowal, always is very attentive and helpful
Dr. Kowal is Fantastic !!
loved him!
Dr Kowal was excellent is all respects.
Excellent as usual.
These are challenging times with COVID so my first televisit. It went well and Dr Kowal went over by blood work and answered my questions.He reassured me if I need care that he would see me. No vitals can be checked with a video visit so after having COVID this is a concern. Grateful t have the visit.
Dr. Kowal is an excellent physician, always kind, compassionate and professional. He knows my history and has all my medical information at hand to best advise me on the treatment necessary for my medical concerns.
very good and pleasant visit.
Excellent visit. I had 3 health concerns discussed via telehealth. Each issue was addressed with care, realistically and knowledgeably.
Dr Kowal is exceptional at his job. he takes the time to listen as well as explain things. Its actually a pleasure to go to the doctor now.
Dr Kowal is an excellent doctor.
