

Gastroenterology
Thomas Kowalski, M.D.
Professor of Medicine; Director, Pancreaticobiliary & Advanced Endoscopy Section
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
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 America — Best Doctor
2007-2020 (14 years)
2020
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Philadelphia Magazine — Top Doctor
2010-2025 (16 years)
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Jefferson Methodist Hospital
Languages
English, Korean
Experience
35+ years in practice