Dr. Linda M. Kowalski, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained Shoulder Replacement & Reconstruction Specialist
Expert Shoulder & Upper Extremity Care
Specialized shoulder surgery — total and reverse arthroplasty, rotator cuff repair, and instability reconstruction — restoring strength, stability, and full range of motion.
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About Dr. Linda M. Kowalski
Dr. Linda M. Kowalski is a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon dedicated to the full scope of upper extremity care. Her practice covers primary and reverse shoulder replacement, complex rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability and dislocation reconstruction, and revision of failed prior procedures.
Dr. Kowalski pairs advanced arthroscopic and open technique with individualized rehabilitation planning, focused on getting patients back to work, sport, and daily life without pain or instability. She treats each shoulder as part of a whole person, not an isolated joint.
Her care is built on education and shared decision-making, so patients understand their diagnosis and feel confident in the path forward.
Specialties
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Instability Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Revision Shoulder Surgery
Locations
- Shoulder & Upper Extremity Center — Main Campus
- North regional orthopedic office
- Westside outpatient surgery center
Education & Training
- Doctor of Medicine — accredited U.S. medical school
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency — accredited program
- Fellowship — Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Certifications & Recognition
- Board Certified — American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Member — American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
- Member — American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)