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Thomas Kowalski

Gastroenterology

Thomas Kowalski, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Director, Pancreaticobiliary & Advanced Endoscopy Section

Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Thomas E. Kowalski, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and Director of the Pancreaticobiliary & Advanced Endoscopy Section. With over 35 years of experience in gastroenterology, he specializes in pancreaticobiliary disorders and advanced endoscopic interventions. Dr. Kowalski treats conditions including pancreatitis, gallstones, bile duct obstruction, retroperitoneal cancer, pancreatic disease, biliary tract disease, and gastrointes

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences — M.D., 1988
  • Pennsylvania Hospital — Advanced Endoscopy, 1993 - 1994
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1991 - 1993
  • Johns Hopkins University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1991

Peer Recognition

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctor

    2007-2020 (14 years)

  • Cancer DoctorsTop Doctor

    2020

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2012-2026 (15 years)

  • Philadelphia MagazineTop Doctor

    2010-2025 (16 years)

  • Philadelphia MagazineTop Doctors

    2025

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pancreaticobiliary

Conditions & Treatments

PancreatitisBile Duct DisordersERCP & Biliary EndoscopyPancreatic Cancer

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital

Languages

English, Korean

Experience

35+ years in practice