Dr. Andrew G. Kovacs, M.D.

Expert Publications

• Mechanism of in-hospital cerebral ischemia.
• Horizontal gaze paresis in hemispheric stroke.
• Downbeat nystagmus with phenytoin.
• Cerebral ischemia in the presence of lupus anticoagulant.

Media Releases

Get to know Neurologist Dr. Andrew G. Kovacs, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.

A seasoned neurologist, Dr. Kovacs is in practice at Neurology Miami Group, treating patients at both the Bay Harbor and Mount Sinai Medical Center offices. He has over 40 years of experience in the field and holds a strong esteemed reputation of excellence in care of his patience. He specializes in electroencephalography (EEG), nerve studies, and electromyography (EMG).

Neurology Miami Group offers a complete menu of treatment services, diagnostic, and management for disorders that affect the peripheral and central nervous systems. This includes specializing in stroke treatment and post-stroke rehabilitation, sleep disorder management, headache and migraine care,disorders of the brain, spine, nerves, and sensory receptors. They provide care for patients affected by chronic neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and myasthenia gravis.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Kovacs completed his medical education at the Semmelweis University of Medical Sciences in Budapest, Hungary. From there, he trained at St. Janos Hospital and Peterfly Hospital, before relocating to the United States, where he completed his residency in neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and his fellowship in clinical stroke at Temple University Hospital.

Prior to starting his own practice in 1998, he was a partner at the esteemed Baumel-Eisner NeuroMedical Institute in Miami Beach for over 15 years. He also served as a Director of the EEG Department at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. Neurologists are specialists who treat diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. Neurological conditions include epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s disease.

Recommended Articles

• Is Skin Cancer Fatal?

  Unlike what most people think, skin cancer, like most other cancers, is fatal. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in many countries, including the United States. More than 5 million skin cancer cases come up each year. Over 3 million of these cases are found in the United States. In fact,...

• Frankincense Health Benefits and Uses

  What is frankincense?Frankincense is also known as "olibanum" and is one of the ancient resins used in making incense and perfumes. Frankincense oil is derived from a tree belonging to the family of Burseraceae. The word “frankincense” is believed to have originated from the French...

• What Are Bunions?

  A bunion is a small bony projection found at the joint of the toe on the foot. These are formed when the toe pushes against the other toes. This causes the joint to have an abnormal profile, which enlarges over a period of time. The big joint crowds the other toes of the foot resulting in pain. As...

• What Causes Blood to Show Up in Urine?

  Hematuria is the phenomenon in which traces of blood appear in the urine. It presents a unique problem because it is not a disease in itself. It is not infectious, nor is it capable of threatening a life. It is merely a warning sign that something is wrong inside the body. Though frightening in...

• Vietnam Vet Discusses His Mental and Physical Struggles, Including Sleep Apnea

  It’s hard to imagine being 17 years old and joining the Navy Reserves in the middle of a war. However, that’s exactly what Everett Cook did. Cook had been delivering telegrams for Western Union after school to pay off his first car when he signed-up for the reserves. This decision has led Cook...

• What Is Tennis Elbow: Get the Facts

  What Is Tennis Elbow: Get the FactsTennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a type of tendinitis characterized by swelling of the tendons. This swelling results in arm and elbow pain. Tendons are very important as they are bands that connect the muscles of your lower arm to the arm...