Summary

Daniel B. Kessler, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician with over 28 years of experience, serves as medical director of the Children's Development Center where he works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive, integrated care for young children with developmental and behavioral problems and their families. Dr. Kessler served as the director of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Children's Health Center of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center for over 21 years. At the University of Arizona College of Medicine, he has an appointment as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics. Dr. Kessler has been recognized locally as a Best Doc by Phoenix Magazine and nationally in the Best Doctors in America list on multiple occasions, most recently in 2011.

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Pediatrics and Fellowship training in Child Development and Family Violence/Child Abuse at New York University/Bellevue Hospital Center in New York and the Children's Hospital in Boston where he trained with noted "Baby Doctor" T. Berry Brazelton.

In addition to his abiding interest in babies and the earliest relationships, Dr. Kessler has expertise in autistic spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and related co-morbidities, problems of learning and emotional adjustment, feeding and self-regulation.

Dr. Kesslers private practice, where he provides evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents, is located at Southwest Human Development. Dr. Kessler is assisted in his practice by long-term colleague, Lynn Aiken, RN, MS, PNP.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 49 years of experience
  • New York University
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Daniel B Kessler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Daniel B Kessler has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Other
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Dr. Daniel B Kessler holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York University.

Medical School

Graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1978 and New York University School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Kessler's NPI number is 1326157348.

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Dr. Daniel Kessler is affiliated with Saint Josephs Hospital And Medical Center.
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