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Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD

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(Dr. Keith John Kowalczyk, MD)

Specializes in: Urologic Oncology

Georgetown University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: priapism (prolonged erection), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, testicular cancer, and more.

3305 North Leisure World Boulevard Floor 1
Silver Spring, MD 20906

(301) 598-1590

Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD is an urologic oncologist in Washington, DC specializing in urologic oncology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20007

Address:

5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 950
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Address:

18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 368
Olney, MD 20832

Address:

25500 Point Lookout Road Floor 2
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Address:

3305 North Leisure World Boulevard Floor 1
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Some issues Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Radical Prostatectomy

Prostate cancer is uncommon in men under 40, but the risk of getting the disease significantly increases after the age of 50. If doctors suspect their patients have prostate cancer based on a physical exam or blood test results, he or she may recommend a biopsy. This diagnostic procedure collects tiny samples of tissue from the prostate, typically with the use of a special needle. The samples are then examined in a laboratory to determine whether any abnormal cells are present. Biopsies of the prostate are most often done transrectally, or through the rectum.

If a biopsy shows the presence of prostate cancer, doctors will discuss available options, such as watchful waiting, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. Together, the doctor and patient will develop a treatment plan that best fits the patients' condition. If a doctor recommends surgery, the patient will likely have a radical prostatectomy. There are three ways this prostate removal procedure can be performed:

Open radical prostatectomy, which uses a large incision, usually in the abdomen.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, which requires several small incisions in the stomach. A long, thin tube with a camera is inserted through one of the cuts. The surgeon uses this instrument to view the inside of the belly during the operation.
Robotic radical prostatectomy, which uses the above laparoscopic techniques but with the help of a robot.

While incisions for the laparoscopic and robotic approaches will always be on the lower abdomen, there are two possible incision locations for the open procedure. More commonly, the cut will start just below the belly button and end at the pubic bone. The other possible but less frequently used incision location is the area between the base of the scrotum and anus. After the cut is made, the surgeon will separate the prostate from the tissues surrounding it. Extra care will be taken to cause as little injury as possible to the blood vessels and nerves. Patients will wake up from surgery with a small pouch that drains fluids from the belly and a long tube that drains urine from the bladder.

Radical prostatectomy is recommended for cancer that is contained within the prostate. If cancer has spread to other parts of the body, non-surgical treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy may be more appropriate.

The average hospital stay is one day for a laparoscopic or robotic radical prostatectomy, and one to three days for an open radical prostatectomy. Patients are advised to stay in bed until the morning following the operation. Strenuous activities like running and heavy lifting must be avoided for four to six weeks. Although radical prostatectomy aims to remove all of the cancer cells, patients will still need to see their doctor regularly after surgery to make sure that the cancer does not return.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Keith Kowalczyk, director of urologic oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, is not Miller's doctor and is not involved with Miller's care.”—"Md. Senate President Mike Miller has metastasized prostate cancer, faces chemo", Washington Post, January 2019

“Prostate cancer can be slow-growing and may not need treatment, or it can be aggressive; the key is diagnosing the cancer early and determining which type it is, said Keith Kowalczyk, director of...”—"Men should discuss prostate cancer screenings with their doctors, experts say", Washington Post, January 2019

“They're not common but tend to occur in middle-aged women and can cause problematic bleeding if they become large enough, said Dr. Keith Kowalczyk of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.”—"Trump pays return visit to hospitalized first lady", Daily Local News, May 2018

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	371
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	10
urologic procedures	165

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	20
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	408
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	149

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	89
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	514
hormone therapy	25
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	71
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	181

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	228
Hispanic	34
Asian	34
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	60
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	609
hormone therapy	41
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	76
minor procedures	19
urologic procedures	180

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	124
Hispanic	18
Asian	18
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	28
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	32

cancer surgery	12
cytology	35
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	591
hormone therapy	36
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lab tests	22
minimally invasive procedures	91
minor procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	188

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	127
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	686
hormone therapy	29
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lab tests	280
minimally invasive procedures	86
minor procedures	23
urologic procedures	194

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	126
Hispanic	12
Asian	17
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	30
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	37

cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	674
hormone therapy	32
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	167
minimally invasive procedures	114
minor procedures	19
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	221

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	144
Hispanic	13
Asian	22
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	33
Less than 65	22

cancer surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	549
hormone therapy	21
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	136
minimally invasive procedures	90
minor procedures	24
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	137

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	131
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	33
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	39

**Gender**
Male	497
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	148
Hispanic	18
Asian	29
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	49
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	47

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	75
cancer surgery	27
catheterization	21
chemotherapy	75
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	593
lab tests	164
minimally invasive procedures	160
minor procedures	34
urologic procedures	275

**Gender**
Male	433
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	114
Hispanic	14
Asian	27
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	47
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	61

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD treated as an urologic oncologist in Washington, DC were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

ablation	14
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	75
cancer surgery	17
catheterization	21
chemotherapy	75
cryotherapy	14
cytology	35
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	576
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	173
laser treatment	14
minimally invasive procedures	98
minor procedures	22
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	206

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	129
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	248
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	35
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	239

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	37
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Virginia Premier Health Plan, Cigna, WellPoint, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II, United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus, D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Keith John John Kowalczyk, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Virginia Premier Health Plan

Cigna

WellPoint

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

Employee Health Plan (EHP)

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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