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Dr. Keith Kowal, MD

Dr. Keith Kowal, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Keith Kowal, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Daphne, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kowal has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities South Baldwin Regional Medical Center and Thomas Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 108 reviews 4 Star Rating (108 reviews)

Practice

9570 US Highway 90 Ste 102 Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 943-1117

Dr. Kowal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kowal specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Kowal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kowal

4.0

108 ratings, 60 with a written review
5 Star
66%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TW63 – Oct 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Christine Anglin – Oct 11, 2024
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What could be improved
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Victoria Seavall – Sep 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brenda Meadows Wallace, GRI, CREI – Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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KJL – Jun 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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William Wood – Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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JW – May 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 19, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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David Lee – Dec 12, 2023
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What could be improved
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Norm A Morgan – Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patti Felkins – Oct 09, 2023
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What could be improved
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Tom McRae – Sep 15, 2023
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What could be improved
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Sep 14, 2023
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Aug 31, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Keith Kowal, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Daphne, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kowal has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1983....read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Audiology

  • Sinus Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Uc-irvine

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Kowal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Infirmary Surgical Specialists Daphne9570 US Highway 90 Ste 102 Daphne, AL 36526
    1
    Office1851 N McKenzie St Bldg 2 Foley, AL 36535
    2
    South Baldwin Regional Medical Center1613 N McKenzie St Foley, AL 36535
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Thomas Hospital

      750 Morphy Ave
      Fairhope, AL 36532

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

      1613 N McKenzie St
      Foley, AL 36535
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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