Dr. David Lawrence Chesler, MD

Dr. David Chesler is a geriatric medicine and family medicine physician who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients across all stages of life. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Fletcher Allen Healthcare. With 52 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chesler brings extensive knowledge to his practice, particularly in addressing the complex healthcare needs of older adults while maintaining expertise in comprehensive family care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Chesler practices at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. His clinical focus includes managing chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure - conditions that commonly affect his patients. He also provides physical therapy services and performs breast cancer screenings, …including specialized imaging procedures. Patients have given Dr. Chesler an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with his care.