Sandra L. Kavalukas, M.D. healthcare provider in Louisville, KY for Colon & Rectal Surgery, Oncology, Cancer Care, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Sandra L. Kavalukas, M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Oncology, Cancer Care, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Areas of Interest

Anorectal Diseases | Colorectal Cancer | Diverticulitis | Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Colorectal Surgery
UofL Health – Medical Center East
3920 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 307
Louisville, KY 40207
502-583-8303
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Overall Rating
4.9 out of 5

Education & Training

M.D.
Pennsylvania State University | PA | 2014
Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Duquesne University | PA |
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Florida | Colorectal Surgery | FL | 2020
Residency
Vanderbilt University | General Surgery | TN | 2019
Internship
Vanderbilt University | General Surgery | TN | 2015

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Anorectal Diseases | Colorectal Cancer | Diverticulitis | Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Certifications

American Board of Surgery, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

School of Medicine

Instructor

Department of Surgery

Philosophy

"I want the patient to feel heard and understood, and they should participate in the decision-making. My goal is to provide safe, effective, quality surgical care in a timely manner. After allowing me to take care of them, I want the patient to feel like they would come back to me in a heartbeat."

Patient Comments

Jul 11, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr Kavalukas is an excellent provider. She is easy to talk with and understand. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing her expertise.

Jun 13, 2024

5 out of 5
I trust my physician (Dr. Sandra Kavalukas), she cares about her patients I know others who are under her care, and they feel the same as I do!

Apr 27, 2024

5 out of 5
Love Dr. KAVALUKAS...SHE IS CARING..EASY TO TALK TO. EASY TO UNDERSTAND..I FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE WITH HER...SO GLAD SHE DID MY SURGREY

Apr 15, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. KavaLukas was phenomenal! Her professionalism is top notch, and she addressed all my questions. Truly appreciate her work and dedication with resolving my health concern. Surgery was successful!

Apr 6, 2024

5 out of 5
I feel very confident that Dr. Kavalukas knows my condition well and can take care of me. Very happy I was set up to see her.

Apr 5, 2024

5 out of 5
My first visit Dr. Kavalukas went very well. I was impressed with her and her staff and I feel very comfortable having her for my needs.

Mar 30, 2024

4.36 out of 5
Dr. Kavalukas was very patient and took extra time explaining my prognosis and next steps in treatment.

Mar 29, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Kavalukas made me feel very comfortable...and hopeful.

Mar 22, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Kavalukas has provided me with excellent care; She is always responsive and available to answer any questions.

Mar 8, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr Kavalukas is an amazing surgeon, she took care of me a couple years ago, and I sought her out for an upcoming surgery due to my past experience with her great care and understanding. She's an amazing surgeon and also very caring and explains well! I would highly recommend her to anyone

Mar 2, 2024

5 out of 5
Impeccable bedside manner as well as very knowledgeable about my condition. Dr. Kavalukas is one of the best doctors I've ever seen!

Feb 23, 2024

5 out of 5
There are not enough great things I can say about Dr Kavalukas; She is so impressive and the level of care she shows for her patients was above and beyond.

Jan 21, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Kavalucas is very caring, friendly, and very knowledgeable.

Jan 12, 2024

5 out of 5
I was really impressed with the doctor (Sandra Kavalukas). She was very caring and knowledgeable, would like to keep her as a physician for my issues. Excellent!

Jan 12, 2024

4.6 out of 5
My doctor (Sandra Kavalukas) was very respectful and explained things. She did a great job listening to me.

Dec 27, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Kavalukas and her staff were excellent. I felt like I was treated like a person and not just a number. She took her time with me. She is awesome. She and her staff answered all of my questions and made me feel welcome. I would recommend her to anybody that asks.

Dec 18, 2023

4.56 out of 5
I Like Dr. Kavalukus and overall experience.

Dec 1, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Kavalukas excellent in conversation and in the OR! Very impressed with her knowledge and demeanor!!

Nov 5, 2023

4.96 out of 5
I would recommend Dr. Kavalukas; she is a good doctor and knowledgeable. She seems to care about her patients.

Oct 24, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Kavalukas excellent!!!

Sep 22, 2023

5 out of 5
Fantastic clinician. Was very impressed with their process for making the exam as comfortable as possible

Sep 19, 2023

5 out of 5
I would highly recommend Dr Kavalukas to anyone needing to see a colorectal surgeon. She does an awesome job, is good with her patients, caring, and very responsive when asking a question. My oncologist has also boasted about how much he likes her.

Sep 8, 2023

5 out of 5
I was well pleased with my office visit ..

Sep 3, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Kavalukas is amazing and easy to speak with. She is definitely an asset to U of L due to her knowledgeable and bedside manner. Dr. Kavalukas is always willing to answer all my questions with no judgement.

Aug 31, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Kavalukas goes above and beyond and genuinely cares. I recommend her to everyone!

Aug 28, 2023

5 out of 5
The doctor was very knowledgeable about my diagnosis and made me feel very good that we can cure it.

Aug 27, 2023

5 out of 5
I was very satisfied with the care I received.

Aug 25, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Kavalukas is an excellent doctor. I'm really glad to have her, she actually cares.

Aug 18, 2023

4.96 out of 5
I have a blocked area in my bowel and am looking at a resection as soon as Dr. K's assistant is able to get the tests I need scheduled and Dr. K has time to review them. The sooner the better.

Aug 17, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Kavalukas does a great job and I trust her.

Aug 11, 2023

5 out of 5
My experience was great and your nursing Staff Ms.Bekki & Ms.Cynthia and the aids Amy & Rick were rock stars from days & over night shifts that they made my stay very enjoyable and was top notched on their jobs with providing me with everything I needed to make my stay enjoyable..I couldn't of asked for a better team ty for their hospitality..Dr Kavalukas was amazing also with explaining all the medical stuff in a way that I understood what she was talking about and I wouldn't want to see any other Dr because of the professionalism she shared along with the whole hospital team..Thank you again.

Aug 7, 2023

5 out of 5
Every aspect of my pre-surgery, surgery itself, and post-surgery was excellent and beyond what my expectations were.

Aug 4, 2023

5 out of 5
Office staff was great. Dr was clear with what was going to happen and follow up has been great.

Jul 30, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Kavalukas is informative and caring.

Jul 25, 2023

4.96 out of 5
Dr. Kavalucas got me in the clinic fairly quickly, I truly appreciated her help and her time, as this issue was an ongoing problem since a surgery I had in March....thanks to her for helping me and giving me a plan to go forward with the pain management...

Jul 21, 2023

5 out of 5
She is simply the BEST as far as I'm concerned!!

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