
Dr. Thomas Michael Kowalak MD
Emergency Physician
, 14120About
Thomas Michael Kowalak, MD, is an emergency medicine physician with DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, New York, and Eastern Niagara Health System in Lockport, New York. He has 26 years of experience in his field and received his medical degree in 1981 at California American University. He interned at St. Francis College and served his residency at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Kowalak is board certified in emergency medicine with the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Education and Training
MD at California American University
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Internships
- St. Francis College
What do you attribute your success to?
- Loving what he does.
Favorite professional publications
- American Family Physician Journal
Dr. Thomas Michael Kowalak MD's Practice location
ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127Get Direction
Dr. Thomas Michael Kowalak MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
- What Is Cat Scratch Fever?
IntroductionCat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection spread by cats. You can get the cat scratch fever from a scratch or bite of a cat that is infected with the bacterium called Bartonella henselae. Aside from the infected cat’s scratch, you can also acquire the infection...
- What Causes Dehydration?
Humans have approximately 60 percent of water in the body. Even if 1.5-2 percent of that water is lost, mild dehydration will start, which can lead to severe dehydration requiring immediate medical attention. Because your mood, energy level, and coordination deteriorate with the loss of body fluids,...
- What Is a GI Cocktail?
Introduction A GI cocktail or gastrointestinal cocktail is a mixture of liquid antacid, viscous lidocaine, and an anticholinergic agent. A GI cocktail is primarily used to treat dyspepsia.There are a wide variety of GI cocktail recipes nowadays. One popular recipe is a mixture of viscous lidocaine,...
- Lightheadedness
What is lightheadedness?Lightheadedness or feeling faint may not always be a cause for concern. However, it may also indicate an underlying health problem and can increase the risk of falling and fall-related injuries. If you feel lightheaded, drink water or fluids containing electrolytes and take...
- What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
OverviewA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke, which only lasts for a few minutes. It occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are similar to other symptoms of stroke, but they do not last long, so TIA does not lead to permanent...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gregory Collin Perry M.D.65 Roncroff Dr North Tonawanda NY 14120
Nearest Hospitals
SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITALl
2157 MAIN STREET BUFFALO NY 14214KENMORE MERCY HOSPITALl
2950 ELMWOOD AVENUE KENMORE NY 14217MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALOl
565 ABBOTT ROAD BUFFALO NY 14220KALEIDA HEALTHl
726 EXCHANGE STREET, SUITE 522 BUFFALO NY 14210