Summary

Dr. Joel Schlessinger is a dermatologist and pediatrician with 41 years of experience treating patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed residencies at both Barnes Hospital in 1992 and Washington University of St. Louis in 2002. Dr. Schlessinger speaks English and brings over four decades of expertise to his practice.

Dr. Schlessinger practices at his clinic in Omaha, Nebraska, and maintains hospital privileges at Children's Hospital and Medical Center. He specializes in treating common skin conditions like acne and moles, including dysplastic nevi that require careful monitoring. His procedural expertise includes removing skin lesions, cryotherapy for targeted lesion treatment, and laser therapy for various skin concerns. Patients rate Dr. Schlessinger 4.8 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 41 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Washington university of St. Louis
  • 64 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 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

Office Location

Schlessinger MD

2802 Oak View DrOmaha, NE 68144
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 11:30 am
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish, French Speaks English
Omaha , NEOrlando , FLMiami , FLKnoxville , TN
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Brown Medical School Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Schlessinger

  • Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Schlessinger has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Schlessinger has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Melanoma
  • Mohs Surgery (Dermatological Surgery)
  • Mole
  • Pediatrics
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Washington university of St. Louis2002
Barnes1992

Medical School

Baylor College of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Joel Schlessinger's office is located at 2802 Oak View Dr, Omaha, NE, 68144.
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