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Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 57
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Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in New York, NY.
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Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 57
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Kolessa graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2003 and completed a residency at Saint Peters University Hospital.Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in New York, NY and has 21 years experience. Dr. Kolessa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Valley Hospital. At present, Dr. Kolessa received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Kolessa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kolessa is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Muscle Cramping
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Joint Pain
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Immunization Administration
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Geriatric Assessment
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Locations

  1. 1 Alexander Kolessa Medical P.C.
    44 Monroe St, New York, NY 10002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 425-3564
  2. 2 Gouverneur Comprehensive Short Term Rehabilitation Therapy
    227 Madison St, New York, NY 10002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 238-7000
  3. 3 Office
    A24 New York, New York, NY 10002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 425-3564
  4. 4 Hmh-Geriatrics-Hackensack
    360 Essex St Ste 401, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (551) 996-1140

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Jan 22, 2016
Saw Dr Kolessa when was visiting NYC and became ill. Great bedside manners, knowledgeable and involved.
Kevin Harte in Philadelphia, PA — Jan 22, 2016
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Peters University Hospital
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kolessa's profile.

Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Kolessa, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ