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Dr. Edmund Kessler, MD

Dr. Edmund Kessler, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Edmund Kessler, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Forest Hills, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of The Witwatersrand, Faculty Of Health Sciences in 1968. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

10721 Queens Blvd Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 261-5959

Biography

"Dr. Edmund Kessler is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.  He performs over 500 abdominal wall hernias a year, one of the largest volumes in..."

- Dr. Edmund Kessler, MD

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Dr. Kessler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kessler

3.7

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About Me

biography

Dr. Edmund Kessler is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.  He performs over 500 abdominal wall hernias a year, one of the largest volumes in the state. His interests...read more

  • Pediatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Johannesburg General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1978

  • University Of The Witwatersrand, Faculty Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1968
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Locations

Practice

ENT and Allergy Associates LLP10721 Queens Blvd Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Office800A 5th Ave Ste 302 New York, NY 10065
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Flushing Hospital Medical Center4500 Parsons Blvd Flushing, NY 11355
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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