Stephen O Kovacs MD

I had an extensive, golf-​ball-​size basal cancer on my forehead in 2004, and underwent the Mohs procedure by Dr. Kovacs — incredibly, and thankfully, there is virtually no scaring or disfigurement and no one can tell any procedure was ever done on my forehead. Over the last dozen years, I’ve had to have 3 more Mohs surgeries (basal and squamous), and I wouldn’t think of going to any other doctor. Two of these cancers were also on my face, and one required cutting right up to the outer corner of my eye — and again, there is imperceptible evidence of any surgery, scarring, or disfigurement. Remaining cancer-​free, and my face, are testaments to Dr. Kovacs’ superior skills and technique, and I highly recommend him. And more importantly is his genuinely warm, congenial, and caring manner. After 4 such surgical experiences, I can say with authority that he (and his great, attentive and professional staff) make your time there as comfortable and as pleasant as it can possibly be. I’d also like to thank Dr. Kovacs for being so patient and understanding with my ability to only make small monthly payments on my bill, and for his utter and sincere disinterest when I raised the issue of my inability to make full payments. Somewhere over these last 12 years I’ve learned that Dr. Kovacs has done medical missionary work — and that alone, in my opinion, gives you the best snapshot of what to expect when considering placing yourself in his care.

Dr. Kovacs and his entire staff were wonderful. I was very nervous. I had squamous cell cancer of the forehead. Dr. Kovacs and his staff were kind, reassuring, and professional. He is definitely an expert in the field and made me feel safe during the entire MOHs surgery.
Thank you Dr. Kovacs, Jasmine, Stefan, Philipa, and Julie!

I’m 60 yrs. old and had never been to a dermatologist and thought it was time. I had a small raised area on my head that I wanted looked at. I found Dr, Kovacs through a google search. Figured I couldn’t go wrong with a harvard grad. (I was right). booked an appt. Found Dr Kovacs to be professional, prompt, attentive and down to earth. I showed him the area I was concerned about, he examined the area said it was nothing to be concerned about and that it would resolve itself and go away (it did). He then did a skin check and it minutes had found two area’s that he biopsied. The following morning at 7am I received a call from Dr. Kovacs, was told the biopsy on me right elbow was a melanoma and needed to be remove asap. I asked when he would like to remove it and was told the following morning at 7am. Procedure was done the following day, melanoma was removed and found to be in the early stages, with no further treatment required. 4 weeks later a Moh’s procedure was done over my left eye, 6 months later another Moh’s procedure on my nose, both being basil cell. Although post procedure Iooked like I went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson, several days later most swelling was gone and now you would be hard pressed to even find where procedure was done. So do yourself a favor get a skin check, with Dr. Kovacs, could save your life, it did mine.

Had Mohs surgery today and I would say that Dr. Kovacs made the process as easy as any doctor as ever made any procedure for me. Even called me the night before to see if I had any questions. Very personable during the procedure so I almost did not know it was being done. Thanks to Dr. Bonanno for referring me. And thanks to Dr. Kovacs…