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Dr. Michael Kessler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Michael Kessler, MD
4.3 (74 Ratings)

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

About

Dr. Kessler graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2005 and completed a residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System.Dr. Michael Kessler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Washington, DC and has 19 years experience. Dr. Kessler currently practices 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, Tenosynovitis and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kessler received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 74 times. Dr. Kessler's 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
Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Trigger Finger
Neuroplasty
Broken Arm
Dupuytrens Contracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Ankle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Humerus Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Wrist
Arthropathy Associated With Bacterial Disease
Arthropathy Associated With Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Carpal Fractures
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compound Fracture
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Crystal Arthropathy
Crystalline Arthritis
Distal Radius Fracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fracture
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Fractured Lower Leg
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gouty Arthropathy
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Injury
Hand Pain
Hemophilic Arthropathy
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Infective Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Disorders
Joint Fracture
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Cancer
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Monoarthropathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuropathic Arthropathy
Neuropathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthropathy
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Pathologic Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyarthropathy
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Pseudoarthrosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scaphoid Fractures
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Seronegative Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Simple Fractures
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
TMJ
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Traumatic Arthropathy
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Pain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Fracture Repair
Arm Surgery
Arthritic Hand Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Congenital Hand Surgery
Debridement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Wrist Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fusion
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
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, Elbow, Hand, and Wrist Joint Reconstruction
Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, and Wrist Joint Replacement
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Tommy John Surgery
Total Shoulder Replacement
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO

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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4.3
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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 and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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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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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, Tenosynovitis and Joint Pain. 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 and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC