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Dr. William Kessler, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
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Dr. William Kessler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Austin, TX.
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Dr. William Kessler, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. William Kessler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Kessler graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. William Kessler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Austin, TX and has 34 years experience. Dr. Kessler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. David's Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital, Ascension Seton Hays, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, Ascension Seton Southwest and The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kessler received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Kessler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kessler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kessler is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Aortic Dissection
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Aortic Dissection
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Aortic Dissection
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Pericardial Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bone Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Excessive Sweating
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Heart Valve Disorders
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thyroid Cancer
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Gastrotomy
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Tricare
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) HMO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) EPO
  • Texas True Choice
    Texas True Choice PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
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    Cigna Healthcare of Texas POS
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    Great West Healthcare-Cigna POS
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  • Superior Health Plan
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  • Choice Plus POS
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    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Health Advantage
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  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Medicare Blue PPO
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  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health and Life Insurance Co
    Coventry Health Care POS
    Coventry Health America PPO
    Coventry Health Care HMO
    Coventry Health and Life Insurance Co HMO
    Coventry Health Care PPO
    Coventry Health Care
    Group Plan PPO
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons PA
    1010 W 40th St, Austin, TX 78756
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 459-8753
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Ascension Seton Hays
    6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX 78640
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 504-5000
  3. 3 Office
    1301 W 38th St Ste 307, Austin, TX 78705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 324-3028
  4. 4 Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
    1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 324-1000

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Jun 17, 2025
Dr. Kessler is an amazing surgeon, that alone would earn 5 stars. He is also an absolute outstanding person who cares about his patients and actively listens to any questions you may have. I highly recommend Dr. Kessler if you are in need of a heart surgeon.
— Jun 17, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California-Los Angeles
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. William Kessler, MD is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital, Ascension Seton Hays, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, Ascension Seton Southwest and The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Kessler, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX

  • Heart Hospital of Austin

    3801 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

  • St. David's South Austin Medical Center

    901 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX

  • St. David's North Austin Medical Center

    12221 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX

  • Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital

    201 Seton Pkwy, Round Rock, TX

  • Ascension Seton Hays

    6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX

  • Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

    1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX

  • Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas

    1500 Red River St, Austin, TX

  • St. David's Round Rock Medical Center

    2400 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX

  • Ascension Seton Southwest

    7900 FM 1826, Austin, TX

  • The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

    5656 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX