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Dr. Michael Kessler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Michael Kessler, MD
4.2 (64 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Kessler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Michael Kessler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Kessler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.

About

Dr. Michael Kessler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC and has 19 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2005 and completed a residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System.They currently practice at MedStar Health: Orthopedics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and are affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Kessler has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Tenosynovitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kessler received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 64 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kessler is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Tenosynovitis
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Tenosynovitis
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Tenosynovitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Neuroplasty
De Quervain's Disease
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
De Quervain's Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Back Pain
Birthmark
Bone Cancer
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuropathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Wrist Osteophyte
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Fracture Repair
Arm Surgery
Arthritic Hand Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Congenital Hand Surgery
Debridement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Wrist Surgery
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Skin Lesion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fusion
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Hip Fracture
Partial Hip Replacement
Reconstructive Hand Surgery for Quadriplegic Persons
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Skin Grafts
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 MedStar Health: Orthopedics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 444-8766
  2. 2 1120 20th Street, NW
    1120 20th St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 416-2000
  3. 3 MedStar Health: Orthopedics at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Fl 11, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 215-9423

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4.2
Based on 64 Reviews
5 Stars (47)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Philadelphia Hand Ctr-Thomas Jefferson University
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Kessler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kessler's profile.

Dr. Kessler frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Tenosynovitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Kessler, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Kessler, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC