David B. Kovacs, MD
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Rheumatology
26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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About David B. Kovacs
Dr. David Kovacs is a rheumatologist in Mission Viejo, California. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice between 6-10 years.
Medical College of Wisconsin
2007
LAC- USC Medical Center
2010
LAC- USC Medical Center
2013
LAC-USC Medical Center
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 151
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach
Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo
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Dr. Kovacs is an exemplary medical doctor in all aspects of care and treatment.
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All good
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Dr. Kovacs is a quick study. He doesn't waste time, but he is thorough. He is serious yet warm.
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I have had nothing but outstanding experiences with Dr Kovacs and his office staff.
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My provider is excellent! He always listens and really cares about my situation. I feel extremely fortunate to be under his care!
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Office and provider were very respectful. Excellent experience!
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I have always felt Dr Kovacs has given me full attention to my needs during my appointment. He is attentive and listens to my questions, giving me advice for my health needs.
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Dr. Kovacs takes the time to listen and cares about the patient. His goal is to find causes and not just treat symptoms! A true anomaly in today's medical system!
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I have received the best of care from my care provider. He introduced me to the pharmacy that carried my medicine at a reasonable cost.
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Love Dr. Kovacs.
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Dr. Kovaca is an excellent physician.
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He's the best!
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All positive, timely and friendly
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Dr. Kovacs made suggestions for treating my condition. . He provided information about a medication that he thought would be effective and the reasoning behind that. He did a thorough physical exam of my joints. I am really thankful for his expertise.
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Excellent care!
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I always look forward to visiting Dr Kovacs. I'm confident that he does everything possible and appropriate to treat my medical issues.
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Dr. Kovacs always listens and provides clear answers. He shows excellent concern for my issues. He always responds promptly to my questions.
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All visits are very professional.
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Dr. Kocavs is one of the best medical providers I have ever worked with. It's been about 2 years now, and he hasn't shrugged off or downplayed issues I was having. He also referred me to other great providers to help diagnosis another condition he suspected I had that was not rheumatic in nature. I refer others to him and have been very pleased with both him and the office staff.
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Dr. Kovacs is wonderful and always takes his time in asking me questions and reviewing my health concerns. I highly recommend him! He is the best!!!
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Dr Kovacs is smart, thorough and attentive. He communicates well and I already referred a friend of mine to him. Thanks, Dr. Kovacs
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Dr Kovacs has a wonderful easy manner which puts you at ease. He is extremely thorough and his explinations to the patient are in easy to understand terms. I'm very satisfied with the care from Dr Kovacs and would highly recommend him.
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Excellent care
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Dr Kovacs is a great Doctor. He listens, he asks questions, he is always thoroughly prepared for meeting, and he really cares about my overall health.His advice I always take seriously, and I always appreciate the time he spends with me.
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I really appreciate Dr Kovacs. He's the best!
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Dr Kovacs is very professional in his work and also very clever and respectful.
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As I am an RN, BSN I have a clinical insight into Dr Kovacs office manner. He's an excellent clinician & always takes time with me & explains very well.
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Excellent provider
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No bad experiences and in fact I found Dr. Kovac to perhaps be the first Rheumatologist I've seen to understand my condition was a little more complicated. For years I have had doubts about a prior a prior diagnosis and Kovac got right to what is really going on. Nice staff too...laughed at my jokes...
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Dr Kovacs is an excellent physician. He is also kind, caring, and knowledgeable. I appreciate him n have confidence in his abilities
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Great experience with Dr. Kovacs!
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I receive regular check ups due to my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I take medicines and get infusions. He is always doing the best he can for me. Dr. Kovacs is a wonderful, thorough, compassionate doctor.
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Dr. Kovacs is an exceptional doctor. His office is exceptional as well.
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This is a great doctor who care about his patients.
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Excellent experience.
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I really really like Dr. Kovaks! He was more efficient and caring than any other Dr I've seen in the last year trying to figure out what the heck has been wrong with me. Thank You!
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I feel I'm getting excellent care from my provider.
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Always a pleasure to visit Dr Kovacs. At 76 I have way too many doctors, but he is my favorite.
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He is the best
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Dr. Kovacs prescribed medications which decreased the chronic knee pain I was experiencing after having a TKR 1 year prior to being referred to him. I am very satisfied with his care.
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Dr Kovac always has been open to alternative approaches and will reason things out to achieve the best treatment for me.
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Dr. Kovacs is easy to talk to. I appreciate his attentiveness, knowledge and caring. I was really impressed to have received a timely answer from him, to a question I posted via the patient portal. Thank you.
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Always on time and very attentive
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Dr Kovacs is a compassionate and knowledgeable doctot
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Dr kovaks is one of the best caring Dr ever seen . Thank you
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The Best. 'Nuf sed!
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All good. I think and feel that Dr Kovacs is the best physician I have ever been to for care and I am 84 Yrs old. He really cares about his patients.
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Very good experiences and recommend friends to this doctor in the future.
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Dr Kovacks is a gifted physician. He is caring and analytical and well as able to think outside the box. He is perfect for his specialty which requires all these traits to find solutions to difficult symptoms and problems. He has my highest respect. I would not hesitate to recommend him to prospective patients.
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DR KOVACKS WAS SO PATIENT AND SO WELL INFORMED.. I KNOW I HAD AN EXPERT ANSWERING ALL. MY QUESTIONS AND HE IS ALSO VERY PATIENT. I'M SO THANKFUL TO HAVE FOUND HIM TO COUNCIL ME ON THIS ILLNESS
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He gives you whatever time is needed without feeling limitations.He knows his stuff and takes time to explain AND to make sure I understand.
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I felt I was listened to and care instructions were very clear.
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All was EXCELLENT
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Always professional, makes certain medications are adjusted and appropriate for your condition.
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Dr Kovacs is always great; he's me of my favorite doctors to see. His front office staff is probably my least favorite. Impersonal, strictly transactional.
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I was so happy that on [Date], the last day meeting, with doctor Kovacs who sent me having blood draw again to find more specific causes of my high ANA. Blood test results are excluded from tha previous result display.
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Dr Kovacs and his team are wonderful people and providers. He always takes his time and thoroughly reviews and helps me through my options for treatment. This has been made very difficult for me since Providence closed the infusion center in Dr Kovac's office.
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Dr Kovacs is smart.I like him during my 1st appt. 1st appt 3 wks ago he seemed more attentive and listened ALOT. This past appt. It seemed different. This was test results and plans to solve. Office called and asked if I would move up my appt an hr and 1/2 earlier, the morning of. I felt rushed. When I got there it seemed as if I was annoying to deal w/. I was polite and courteous. Not sure WHY. 1st visit wasn't like this. This time, Dr met w/ me, talked fast. Took my pen and wrote down, hard to read results, and prescribed something that has a LOT of warnings for taking that concern me. He didn't even tell me side effects until I asked, and then he didn't tell me ALL the side effects. I find that strange. He's ordering more blood tests in 4 wks to see what changes happen or if my liver/ kidneys are ok after med use. Basically, I felt rushed. I have like 5 questions about exercise and OTHER ways to help my Arthritus findings, w/ out Pharnaceuticals, and didn't have time to process info and ask my questions. I could tell he had more important things to do then meet w/ me and help me. My Chart isn't working for me and I need to call them to help me fix it. I'll try to ask Dr Kovacs through that. We'll see if he answers me. I'm sure it was just an OFF day, sonetimes that happens. Overall, I felt like I was an annoying patient that was just being pushed through. Not sure why. I was kind, polite, and friendly. Maybe something happened before I got there, which I understand can happen.
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Dr. Kovack gave me medical care and answers when other physicians did not. I so appreciate him!
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Dr Kovacs is caring, very knowledgeable and takes his time to discuss all concerns>
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Dr.Kovacs was able to solve my issue when other doctors were not.
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I was given great follow up instructions. Also to increase medication and make note of symptoms increasing or decreasing and to report back.
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Dr. Kovacs is just wonderful!! He's very thorough, smart and compassionate. He had even thoroughly reviewed my health records in preparation for our first visit. He ordered all the exact labs that needed to be performed, and was great at explaining things and answering questions. A very caring doctor-I would definitely recommend him!!
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Dr. Kovacs is very knowledgeable, he cares about my health concerns, carefully examined me and let me understanding well my health conditions, gave me the most appropriate management for my health conditions, he is the best! I highly recommend Dr. Kovacs to anyone who needs a rheumatologist.
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Great
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Dr Kovacs always takes time to answer my questions and concerns, and I highly trust his opinion and advice. I'm grateful to be in his care.
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Dr Kovacs has resolved my issue and provides excellent follow-up care and treatment.
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As a patient with RA for 18 years . I have had 3 different Rheumatologist. Dr. Kovac is the first who takes time to throughly exam how I am doing, respects my concerns regarding my treatment options . I have not had any joint pain in nearly a year under Dr. Kovacs care.
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Dr Kovacs is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend him
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Always there for me
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Dr. Kovacs passion as an excellent doctor was obvious from the minute he walked into the room. He is very respectful loves what he does and he is very accurate. He is what any patient wants to see in a doctor. He is very knowledgeable. My husband and I were both very pleased to have the opportunity to meet him.
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Dr. Kovacs is friendly, thorough, listens to me, gives me options. I really like him.
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Dr Kovacs is as thorough as any Dr I have dealt with and explains things so that you can understand them. He quickly got to the problem and found a solution. I have great trust in him.
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I was referred to Dr. Kovacs by my PHP to evaluate some persistent joint pain and stiffness I have been experiencing. Dr. Kovacs was very thorough and professional in the care he gave me and he seems very knowledgeable in the area of rheumatology. He was able to rule out several causes for my symptoms and put me on a course of treatment which gave me some relief from my pain and stiffness. I have a follow-up visit with him in three months to evaluate my progress and the effectiveness of a new medication that he prescribed. I am quite satisfied with the care that Dr. Kovacs has given me so far.
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Dr Kovacs is very thorough. He listens attentively and always has a smile.
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Top notch medical professional
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Excellent doctor and very knowledgeable.
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Very attentive, professional, friendly and interested in helping me!!
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Doctor recommended treatment plan has been very effective
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Best doctor ever!
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Dr. Kovacs is a great rheumatologist who listens and is clear about his thoughts and recommendations. I would recommend him to anyone needing a specialist in the field of rheumatology.
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Dr kovacs is very clever In his field and always listens to what is wrong with me and finds the right solutions. I am so happy being his patient.
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Dr Kovacs spent time to understand my issues and he was very attentive and patient. He also demonstrated his knowledge and understanding. I really appreciate it.
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The whole experience was positive. Dr. Kovacs was very thorough, professional and very kind and sensitive to my concerns and needs. He gave me hope that help could be found
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Excellent experiences
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Dr. Kovacs is always very thorough in reviewing my current health condition and changes from prior visits.
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Excellent care
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All have been extremely good
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My Dr Kovack seemed in a hurry, I got blood done ordered by him my white count was bad his office never called me, I saw my regular Dr . He didn't even look at my blood work , I walked out very unhappy , we talked about changing my infusion due to my vains are very bad most of time they can't get in, my last time after 5 times I said I can't do this an started to cry , the ladies were so great ? I just feel he had given up on me, I have had problems wh the meds off an on I am not coming back to Dr Kovack
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Always a pleasure interacting with this doctor and staff
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The provider was very thorough and explained actions fully and gave me a plan and a path to solving my problem
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The whole experience was great. Starting with a very pleasant staff and the Dr took his time to explain everything. Very clear and showing interest and desire to help.
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In my years of care given by Dr. Kovacs, it has become a friendship, trusting relationship! I would highly recommend Dr. Kovacs for someone with my condition.
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Dr Kovacs is an excellent Dr. I am very pleased with his care.
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I have always received excellent care over the last 5 years from Dr. Kovacs. He is truly knowledgeable about my rare disease. He is genuinely interested in my condition and always provides easily understood answers to my questions. He has always been able to provide excellent information concerning other specialists. He always spends as much time as I need to understand my condition. Truly he is an exceptional physician.
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Always listens to my concerns.
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He listens to what your needs are at the time Others just keep looking at computers Very annoying I might as well send a dummy
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I am very pleased with the great care I receive from Dr. Kovacs.
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As usual I was very happy with my care from Dr. Kovacs.
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Always relieved when I see Dr. Kovacs. In the best of care!
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Dr. Kovacks is a blessing. I continue to improve because of his care.
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Very satisfied with care.
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Dr. Kovacs and his entire team our outstanding with patients and I feel very fortunate to be able to see Dr. Kovacs.
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Great experience. I got to see the doctor right away. He answered all my questions. The office staff and doctor were excellent.
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Dr Kovacs is a great doctor. So glad I found him
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Dr. Kovacs is always prepared for my visit and spends a great deal of time answering all of my questions and concerns.
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Dr Kovacs is a very caring & compassionate doctor. He had always given me wonderful empathy & care
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Dr Kovacs is amazing. Very thorough and patient. Good bedside manner which is hard to find with specialists. Have already recommended to other friends.
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I reallly liked. Dr Kovacs demeanor, his expertise and his professionalism and follow through I was impressed
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Dr. Kovacs is extremely knowledgeable and is an asset to your hospital
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Dr Kovacs is excellent doctor, good listener and explains everything very well. Always quick to respond should any concerns arise. I highly recommend him.
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I get excellent care from Dr Kovacs
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I am very happy with my provider.
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I like Dr. Kovacs for his direct, succinct, complete responses to my questions.He is conscientious about my care.
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All good
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Everything was veru good
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No bad just good
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I don't have bad experience with these visits.
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I have already recommended Dr. Kovacs to family, friends, neighbors, etc.
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Dr Kovacs is a kind, thorough, knowledgeable rheumatologist who I have complete faith in, and I feel he always has my back in his care!
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I am so blessed that Dr. Kovacs was my doctor! He has been there for me since I started seeing himalways caring, patient & gave me the best possible care. Will always be grateful to him. Thank you for everything Dr. Kovacs
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Dr. Kovacs is really kind and super smart. Probably one of my smartest doctors! And the staff is also really great!
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I really like Dr Kovacs. I feel very comfortable talking with him about my health issues. He answers all my questions thoroughly. Professional and polite. Very nice person.
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Excellent experience every time
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Doctor D. Kovacs is very high professional , very caring ! I visit him many years , and he helped s me a lot with my health problems . [Name(s)]
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Dr Kovacs is very thorough and takes time to explain treatment plans and path forward
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Very GOOD
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Shows genuine concern of his patients.
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Thank you
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Dr. Kovacs is caring and attentive to my needs. He is positive and smiles.
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Always a friendly, very professial.
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Great doctor and staff
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Friendly pertinent care
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Dr. Kovaks is a great Dr.
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Dr. Kovacs has been my rheumatologist for almost ten years. He is knowledge, respectful, kind and caring. I have always felt he has my health and well being as a priority.
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Dr. Kovacs always provides excellent care and advice.
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I've only had good experiences with my Doctor!
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None with this provider good only
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Dr. Kovacs is my favorite doctor.
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Dr. David Kovacs is an outstanding medical practitioner. He ranks near or at the top of all practitioners that I and my family members have ever seen.
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Dr. Kovacs shows compassion and concern and is knowledgeable. He is able and willing to access all my medical records and discuss other medical conditions with me. He is alert to drug interaction issues.
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Dr. Kovacs is very considerate, compassionate and knowledgeable about my autoimmune disease.
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Excellent care
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Only good experiences.
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All was good.
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Dr Kovacs was so detailed that he was able to catch a condition that has been going on for years that no other provider was able to deduce.
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Dr Kovacs was diligent and thorough, had a very good first visit.
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Dr. Kovacs is an excellent doctor. His Prescribed medicine and care for me Has helped me to lead a normal lifestyle with rheumatoid arthritis. I am ever grateful for Dr. Kovacs' knowledge and expertise.
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Dr. Kovacs is awesome !
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Thoughtful Mr. Kovacs. It sucks paying $[ID] for parking.
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Dr Kovac was attentive to my needs
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Clinical Interests
- Acute Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Multiple Joints
- Arthropathy
- Biologic Therapy For Rheumatologic Diseases
- Bursitis
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Crest
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Enthesitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Inflammatory Polyarthropathy
- Joint Injection
- Maternal Collagen Vascular Disorder
- Maternal Lupus
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Myositis
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Post Infectious Arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Septic Arthritis
- Sicca Syndrome
- Sjogrens
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Vasculitis
- Virtual Care
Always receive excellent professional reassuring follow up on treatments blood test results and ongoing treatments which are working very well
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