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Dr. Deborah Kowalchuk, MD

Suwanee, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kowalchuk, Orthopedic Surgeon in Suwanee, GA?

    Dr. Deborah Kowalchuk, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Suwanee, GA. Dr. Kowalchuk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowalchuk’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowalchuk’s office at (404) 575-4500.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kowalchuk?

    Dr. Deborah Kowalchuk, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kowalchuk empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ankle Replacement, Dance/Ballet Injuries, Foot & Ankle Deformities, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Suwanee/GA community, Dr. Kowalchuk is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kowalchuk go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    What languages does Dr. Kowalchuk speak?

    Dr. Kowalchuk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kowalchuk treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kowalchuk diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kowalchuk. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Fracture
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Ankle
    • Malleolus Fracture
    • Lower Leg Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S8262XA: Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Broken Ankle Bone
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Ankle fracture
    • Fractured ankle
    • Malleolus fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S8261XA: Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Kowalchuk perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kowalchuk performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kowalchuk. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Toe Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Toe Phalangeal Osteotomy
    • Toe Shortening Surgery
    • Toe Deformity Correction
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28312: Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; other phalanges, any toe
    • 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Kowalchuk accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kowalchuk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 575-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kowalchuk accept in Suwanee, GA?

    Dr. Kowalchuk in Suwanee, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • PreferredOne

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kowalchuk's office located?

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    4025 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 100

    Suwanee, GA 30024

    (404) 575-4500

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    What is Dr. Kowalchuk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kowalchuk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245466036.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowalchuk?

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    What is Dr. Deborah Kowalchuk's specialty?

    Dr. Kowalchuk is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Suwanee, GA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Kowalchuk to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Deborah Kowalchuk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kowalchuk is affiliated with Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, Emory Johns Creek Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Deborah Kowalchuk accepting new patients in Suwanee, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Deborah Kowalchuk is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Deborah Kowalchuk offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kowalchuk's office at (404) 575-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Deborah Kowalchuk?

    Please contact Dr. Kowalchuk's office at (404) 575-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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