Dr. Jay J. Kiessling, MD | Erie, PA | Surgery

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Dr. Jay Kiessling is a vascular surgeon who specializes in surgery with a focus on vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universiteit Antwerpen Faculteit Geneeskunde En Gezondheidswetenschappen and completed his residency training at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. With 42 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Kiessling brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Kiessling practices at multiple locations throughout Erie, Pennsylvania, including Millcreek Surgical Specialists, UPMC Hamot, AHN St Vincent Health Center, and UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating venous skin ulcers and managing obesity-related conditions. He performs chronic wound care procedures and wound debridement to help patients heal properly. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.9

14 Ratings
42 years of experience
38 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
5 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 office locations
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Worked this Do Tor for a couple years. Excellent Doctor. Very pleasant to work for and with great personality. Very sincere and careing for his patients. Would recommend him highly

March 23rd, 2019

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Wow, thank you Dr Kiessling for NOTHING! My mom spent time in St. Vincent hospital due to renal failure and needed to begin dialysis. Dr. Kiessling did her surgery to put her port in. NOT ONLY was he rude degrading, and "pissy" the entire time he spoke to us, but he put my mom's port in the WRONG PLACE!! So now, her dialysis isn't working. She has to go down to Pittsburgh to have it redone, so that her dialysis can be successful. What a joke this guy is. If you want a competent, compassionate doctor, then go see someone else.

February 3rd, 2014

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Had vascular surgery on my leg. It became infected and he refused to admit that it was. i spent two months in the hospital dealing with infection after infection. During this time he only saw me 7 times. Never removed the dressing to look at the wound. Only after my family doctor insisted, did he finally clean the wound with surgery and placed a wound vac on my leg. After that he refused to see me anymore. I was then sent to a nursing home where i was given care there for three months. i would not recommend Dr. Keiessling to anyone for any kind of treatment.

March 26th, 2013

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Has repaired and reduced hernias and scars left by previous surgeries in such a way that I have only one noticeable abdominal scar. I have been able to obtain more abdominal strength in the past six months ( with the help of a trainer)at the age of 54, than I had after a C-section at 43. He really takes care of chronic belly pain too.

August 13th, 2010

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Not certain I would recommend Dr. Kiessling to any one at this point. Extremely skilled,heavy patient load, influenced by the "opinion" of his PA. 4weeks post op was told to return in 3 months for follow up and would discuss my return to work. 3 months later, when I returned and simply(or so I thought) inquired about the normalcy of an under the surface itching and pain, she ran with that. After two subsequent visits, I've been released from doctor's care by her, and still have no return to work....for which I will have to phone the office and talk to his EXCELLENT staff.

April 29th, 2010

Millcreek Surgical Specialists

5401 Peach St Ste 3600Erie, PA 16509

Tel: (814) 868-2170

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Upmc Hamot

201 State StErie, PA 16550

Tel: (814) 877-6000

Ahn St Vincent Health Center

232 W 25th StErie, PA 16544

Tel: (814) 452-5000

Upmc Hamot Womens Hospital

118 E 2nd StErie, PA 16507

Tel: (814) 877-6000


Dr. Jay Jerome Kiessling, MD	Dr. Paul James Malaspina, MD	Dr. Ngoc Luong Thai, MD	Dr. Rodolfo Arreola, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
2.9 (14 Ratings)	4.4 (11 Ratings)	3.1 (7 Ratings)	4.1 (28 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Erie , PA	Erie , PA	Teaneck , NJ	Erie , PA
Med School: Universiteit Antwerpen Faculteit Geneeskunde En Gezondheidswetenschappen	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Medical School

Universiteit Antwerpen Faculteit Geneeskunde En GezondheidswetenschappenGraduated in 1984

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What languages does Dr. Jay Kiessling speak?: Dr. Jay Kiessling speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Jay Kiessling's office located?: Dr. Jay Kiessling's office is located at 5401 Peach St Ste 3600, Erie, PA, 16509.
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