Dr. Adam Kawalek, MD, CA | Internist

About Dr. Adam Kawalek

I'm a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than 15 years of clinical experience at Cedars-Sinai, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, and NYU Langone. My background spans inpatient hospital medicine, teaching, and peer review, and I've had the privilege of caring for patients across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. My approach to care is built on partnership. I listen first, explain clearly, and make recommendations in plain language rather than medical shorthand. Patients know their bodies and their lives better than anyone, and I see my role as bringing clinical knowledge and judgment to a conversation — not dictating it. When something is straightforward, I say so. When it isn't, I make sure patients understand the reasoning before we move forward. Outside of traditional practice, I'm the founder and medical director of SickSlip, a physician-led telehealth service focused on legitimate medical documentation for routine absences. That work reflects the same values I bring to every patient encounter: respect for the patient's time, clear communication, and care that's genuinely useful.

Popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

ENT Consultation

Ear Infection

Foot Injuries

Illness

Psychiatry Consultation

Allergy Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

ENT Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

SickSlip

Hospital affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Internship)
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Residency in Internal Medicine
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Residency in Internal Medicine

Languages spoken

English
French
Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1326223306

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Which hospital is Dr. Adam Kawalek affiliated with?

Dr. Adam Kawalek is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Adam Kawalek work with?

Dr. Adam Kawalek works with SickSlip.

Which board certifications does Dr. Adam Kawalek have?

Dr. Adam Kawalek is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Adam Kawalek?

Dr. Adam Kawalek frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Adam Kawalek on their profile.