Summary

Dr. Edmund Kessler is a pediatric surgeon with dual specialization in surgery and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. With 58 years of experience in practice, Dr. Kessler brings extensive expertise to his surgical work with children. He speaks both Spanish and English.

Dr. Kessler maintains affiliations with multiple prestigious hospitals including NewYork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and NewYork Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in New York. His practice spans locations across New York, Fresh Meadows, Brooklyn, Forest Hills, New Hyde Park, and Great Neck. He specializes in treating conditions such as phimosis, paraphimosis, and ventral hernias. His surgical expertise includes performing circumcisions and interpreting pathology tests to guide treatment decisions. Patients rate Dr. Kessler 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 58 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 10 hospital affiliations
  • 12 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Edmund Kessler has 12 locations

Dr. Edmund Kessler

520 E 70th St L 718New York, NY 10021

New York Surgical Specialist

17660 UNION TPKE STE 100FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Brookdale University Hospital And Medical Center

1 Brookdale PlzBrooklyn, NY 11212

Long Island Jewish Forest Hills

10201 66th RdForest Hills, NY 11375

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

374 Stockholm StBrooklyn, NY 11237

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

27005 76th AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040

Northwell Health Hospital

300 Community DrManhasset, NY 11030

Petrocelli Surgical Pavillion

300 Community DrManhasset, NY 11030

Kessler Edmund Office

1000 NORTON BLVD STE 270GREAT NECK, NY 11021
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.7 
58 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
New York , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edmund Kessler

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Edmund Kessler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edmund Kessler has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Galbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Newborn Medicine (Neonatology)
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

58 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Medical School

University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1968

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Edmund Kessler's office located?
Dr. Edmund Kessler's office is located at 520 E 70th St L 718, New York, NY, 10021.
Is Dr. Edmund Kessler accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Edmund Kessler accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Edmund Kessler accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Edmund Kessler speak?
Dr. Edmund Kessler speaks Spanish and English.

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