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Dr. Kent Kessler, MD

Dr. Kent Kessler, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Kent Kessler, MD is a general surgeon in Richmond, KY. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3 Richmond, KY 40475

Make an Appointment

(859) 623-3576

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kessler is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond Richmond, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kessler specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Kessler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kessler

3.9

7 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
29%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Aug 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Scott – May 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 10, 2016
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care philosophy

Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.

  • General Surgery

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  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Richmond

    801 Eastern Byp
    Richmond, KY 40475
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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