Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Peter Kowalski and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I believe in a collaborative, problem-solving approach through a developmental perspective. As Karl A. Menninger put it,
“When a trout rising to a fly gets hooked and finds himself unable to swim about freely, he begins with a fight which results in struggles and splashes and sometimes an escape. In the same way the human being struggles with his environment and with the hooks that catch him. Sometimes he masters his difficulties; sometimes they are too much for him. His struggles are all that the world sees and it naturally misunderstands them. It is hard for a free fish to understand what is happening to a hooked one.”
I seek to understand and help my patients with their struggles.
Specializing In
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry
Interests & Activities
I love exploring new places and ideas, hiking, mountain, and road biking, traveling, reading, doing yoga and going to operas.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: C F Menninger Memorial Clinic and Hospital, Psychiatry Child & Adolescent, 1989
- Residency: C F Menninger Memorial Clinic and Hospital, Psychiatry, 1984
- Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1983
Board Certifications
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology-Child & Adolescent, 1992
- Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology-Psychiatry, 1991
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Locations
- Banner - University Medicine Clinic South
- 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
- Phone: 520-694-8888
- Fax: 520-874-7539
Testimonials
4.5 out of 5.0
33 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Kowalski is an exceptional listener, his responses are positive. I am grateful that Kowalski listened, made medication changes and shows his commitment towards helping me with my depression.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
He’s a great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
He created a comfortable atmosphere, especially for a first visit. I felt at ease and able to concentrate without feeling any discomfort.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Exceptional listening skills and excellent communication skills with writing down information that is relevant for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Excellent eye contact, displays interest in my new diagnosis. Explains his plans of treatment including new prescriptions. He helped me understand my diagnosis and the abnormal brain scans.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
His communication skills are exceptional, I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts, feelings and concerns. I was surprised to leave with a plan of treating my new diagnosis with medication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Kowalski is a seasoned psychiatrist. I felt at ease as he listened carefully and asked questions. We discussed medications together. Banner Health is lucky to have him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Dr Kowalski was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Great customer service