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  • Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Other Specialty
  • 41 years of experience
  • Mercy Hospital Joplin 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
  • (417) 781-2727

Brief Intro

Dr. Kessler graduated from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1984. He works in Joplin, MO and specializes in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine and Other Specialty. Dr. Kessler is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Methodist Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine - 1984

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Mercy Clinic
  • 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
  • Mon:00:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Tue:00:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Wed:00:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Thu:00:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Fri:00:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sat:00:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sun:00:00 am - 12:00 pm

Specialties Treated

  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Other Specialty
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Conditions Addressed

  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Pericarditis
  • Dementia
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Sciatica
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Obesity
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Epilepsy
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Heart Failure
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Endocarditis
  • Alcohol Dependence
  • Intracranial Injury
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Breast Disorders
  • Septicemia
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Non-Toxic Goiter
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
  • Cirrhosis
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Pneumonia
  • Viral Pneumonia
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Emphysema
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Procedures Performed

  • Arthrocentesis
  • Blood transfusion
  • Echocardiogram
  • Venipuncture
  • Blood transfusion
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
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  • Cancer 20
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 20
  • Orthopedics 39
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 37
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 39
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 10
  • Urology 30
  • Psychiatry 38
  • Geriatrics 39
  • Rehabilitation 29
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 6
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 23