About
Gerald M. Kovar, MD brings decades of internal medicine experience to his MDVIP-affiliated practice in Tarzana, CA. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA in 1967, then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Southern California in 1971. He interned at USC Medical Center before serving as a volunteer physician with the National Health Service Corporation in Winona, MO from 1972 to 1974. He went on to complete additional internal medicine training at Kaiser Hospital/Sunset and UCLA Sepulveda Veterans Hospital, finishing in 1977. Patient relationships documented back to 1980 reflect the depth of continuity he brings to his work.
Dr. Kovar focuses clinically on lipid management, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. He holds memberships in the International Atherosclerosis Society, the American Diabetes Association, the National Lipid Association, and the American Medical Association. A. D. Outside medicine, he enjoys reading, gardening, and decorating floats for the City of Burbank in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Patients consistently describe him as a thorough diagnostician who engages personally at every stage of their care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UCLA – Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1967
Medical School
University of Southern California – Doctorate of Medicine, 1971
Residency
National Health Service Corporation, Winona, MO – Residency/Volunteer Physician, 1972-1974
Additional Training
Internship at USC Medical Center, 1971-1972; Internal Medicine training at Kaiser Hospital/Sunset, Los Angeles, 1974-1975; Internal Medicine training at UCLA Sepulveda Veterans Hospital, Los Angeles, 1975-1977
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kovar right for?
Dr. Kovar suits adults who want a long-term primary care physician with deep expertise in chronic disease. Patients managing lipid disorders, diabetes, or atherosclerosis benefit directly from his clinical focus. He works well with patients across the San Fernando Valley who want direct, around-the-clock access to their physician. Those seeking thorough preventive screenings and personalized wellness planning find his approach a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kovar focuses on lipid management, diabetes, and atherosclerosis within his internal medicine practice. He also provides comprehensive preventive care and chronic disease management. These clinical interests align with his memberships in the National Lipid Association, the American Diabetes Association, and the International Atherosclerosis Society.
Dr. Kovar completed his medical training at USC and UCLA in the 1970s and has maintained patient relationships dating back to 1980. His career spans more than five decades of internal medicine practice in the Los Angeles area.
Dr. Kovar earned his MD from the University of Southern California in 1971. He interned at USC Medical Center and later completed additional internal medicine training at Kaiser Hospital/Sunset and UCLA Sepulveda Veterans Hospital. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA.
Yes. Dr. Kovar holds admitting privileges at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. This allows him to maintain continuity of care for his patients when hospital-level treatment is needed.
Dr. Kovar holds memberships in the International Atherosclerosis Society, the National Lipid Association, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Medical Association. These affiliations reflect his commitment to staying current in his core clinical areas.
Yes. Dr. Kovar provides around-the-clock phone access to his patients as part of his MDVIP membership. This direct line ensures that urgent concerns reach him without going through an answering service or on-call provider.
Dr. Kovar builds his practice around wellness and prevention, emphasizing comprehensive screenings and early identification of cardiovascular and metabolic risk. He tailors preventive strategies to each patient's individual health profile and history.
Dr. Kovar sees patients from across the San Fernando Valley, including Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Northridge, and Woodland Hills. He also serves patients from the Conejo, Simi, and San Gabriel Valleys.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026