Summary

Dr. Richard Kessey is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 25 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School and focuses on treating patients who require hospitalization for complex medical conditions. Dr. Kessey communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kessey practices at Russell Medical and sees patients at locations in Starkville, Mississippi and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He treats patients with serious conditions including breathing problems, high blood pressure, and blood pressure emergencies. His medical expertise includes performing specialized treatments such as therapeutic hypothermia and conducting comprehensive blood work. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 25 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Ghana Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Kessey has 2 locations

Och Regional Medical Center

400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 39759

Hilton Head Hospital

25 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29926

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3.7 
25 Years of Experience 70 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Starkville , MSColumbus , MSColumbus , MSMemphis , TN
Med School: University Of Ghana Medical School Med School: Universidad Nacional De Cordoba Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Kessey

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Kessey has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Kessey has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Ghana Medical SchoolGraduated in 2001

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Kessey affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Kessey is affiliated with Russell Medical.
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