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Dr. Edmund Kessler, MD

Pediatrics, Surgery, Pediatric Surgery
Accepting new patients
57 years of experience
Dr. Edmund Kessler 520 E 70th St L 718, New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-3202

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Brief Intro

Dr. Edmund Kessler, M.B., B.Ch. is an internationally-known Pediatric Surgeon with over 35 years of clinical experience. He performs over 500 abdominal wall hernias a year, one of the largest volumes in the state of New York.His interests include neonatal and general pediatric surgery, including childhood tumors and endocrine and gastrointestinal pediatric surgery. Dr. Kessler's publications reflect his particular interests in neonatal issues and pediatric and adolescent breast disorders.Dr. Kessler received his M.B.B.Ch. from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1968, and subsequently received his General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery training at the same institution. Dr. Kessler received his specialist board certification in General Surgery in 1976 and specialist board certification in Pediatric Surgery in 1983, by the South African Medical and Dental Council. Dr. Kessler was Visiting Fellow at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London in 1977. He was appointed Lecturer in Anatomy in 1970, and was a Consulting Surgeon and Senior Lecturer in Surgery from 1977 to 1995 at the University of the Witwatersrand.Dr. Kessler is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the South African College of Surgeons, and the International College of Surgeons. He is a member of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, the South African Paediatric Surgical Association, the American Pediatric Surgical Association, and a surgical affiliate member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences - 1968

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Dr. Edmund Kessler
520 E 70th St L 718, New York, NY 10021

Specialties Treated

Pediatric Surgery
Surgery
Pediatrics

Conditions Addressed

Gastrointestinal disorders
Endocrine Disorders (thyroid, testosterone, estrogen)
Breast Disorders
Hernia

Procedures Performed

Appendectomy
Circumcision
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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1199SEIU
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Molina Healthcare
Anthem Blue Cross
Fidelis Care (NY)
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
HealthFirst (NY)
Aetna Better Health
Medicaid
MetroPlus Health Plan

Cancer 43
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
Orthopedics 75
Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60