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Dr. Kofi Essel, MD

Pediatrics* Age 41
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Dr. Kofi Essel, MD

Pediatrics* Age 41
Washington, DC
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Kofi Essel, MD is a Pediatrician in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Essel graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Kofi Essel, MD is a Pediatrician in Washington, DC. Dr. Essel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Children's National Hospital. Dr. Essel's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Essel is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 Children's National Hospital
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 476-2123
  2. 2 Children's Mobile Health Center at the Arc
    1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 436-3060
  3. 3 Children's Health Center-Anacostia
    2101 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 476-6900

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  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kofi Essel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Essel's profile.

Dr. Kofi Essel, MD is affiliated with Children's National Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kofi Essel, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC