Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD | Indianapolis, IN | Thoracic Surgery

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Dr. Kenneth Kesler is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with nearly five decades of surgical experience serving patients in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Louis University Hospital. With 47 years in practice, Dr. Kesler has developed extensive expertise in complex heart and lung procedures. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Kesler practices at multiple Indiana University Health locations throughout Indianapolis, including the main hospital, Methodist Hospital, and Riley Hospital for Children. He also serves patients at Community Hospital East, Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, and Community Fairbanks Recovery Center. His clinical focus includes treating collapsed lungs, fluid around the lungs, and lung nodules. Dr. Kesler performs chest imaging procedures including fluoroscopy, X-rays, and CT scans to help diagnose and monitor his patients. Patients have given him an …average rating of 4.5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.5

30 Ratings
47 years of experience
speaks English
St Louis University Hospital
5 written reviews
2 specialties
19 areas of expertise
1 board certification
6 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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Saved my life. Now a 17 yr survivor from esophageal cancer this to Kesler and Dr Einhorn at IU

January 17th, 2019

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Had three surgeries to fix a hernia and I'm still in pain 2 years later. I was told it could take up to a year to see improvements but even after 2 nothing has changed. He said my recent cat scan looked fine so there was nothing else he could do for me. I felt absolutely no care or compassion from him.

April 4th, 2018

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Back in 2010 i had cancer it was huge around my chest,neck,diaphragm ,midiasturnum, my shoulder bond and bad thing sit was trying to block my airways and arteries .After finish my chemo and radiations treatment here at Toledo Oh.my radiations tell me to come Indianapolis,to see Doctors Kenneth A Kesler. Honestly ,he is the best in the world ,the job which he did on me no one can .and he has best team of the Doctor.I remember last time i saw him when, i went Indiana for regular checkup ,but at that time ,still i have my tracheotomy ,after to see me he told me i don't see no reason for you, still have the tracheotomy ,if you have two hours i will find Doctor to take away.and he did bring the Doctor to removed ,I'm cancer free now thanks God. i don't even know how much thanks gave Doctor Kesler and his team ,all i can say he is such amazing talent person .

April 10th, 2014

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Top in every way. Humble, kind, clear, realistic, caring, always there for you.

April 16th, 2012

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If you have a thymoma, the only surgeon you want is Dr. Kesler - and his associate Dr. Patrick Loerher. Travel from wherever you have to, to get to them in Indianapolis. They do the most thymomas, have the latest techniques, are calming and very realistic. They have excellent staff and you will be able to contact them easily by e-mail or phone - or their staff, at any time. Thymomas occur only 1:1,000,000 people and can kill you. Get to these wonderful doctors if you have this condition. Kind, compassionate, brilliant, everything plus plus plus.

April 3rd, 2010

Community Physician Network, Thoracic Surgical Care - North

7979 N Shadeland Ave Ste 310Indianapolis, IN 46250

Tel: (317) 621-3780

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD	Dr. John W Brown, MD	Brittany M Palmer, NP	Dr. Jeremy L Herrmann, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Transplant Surgery	Cardiovascular Surgery	Transplant Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (30 Ratings)	4.5 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
47 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience		20 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Indianapolis , IN	Indianapolis , IN	Indianapolis , IN	Indianapolis , IN
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine		Med School: INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Aneurysm
Bronchial Fistula
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
Germinoma
Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
Heart Failure
Heart Transplantation
Lung Cancer
Mediastinum Cancer (Mediastinal Neoplasm)
Myocardial Infarction
Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Thoracic Surgeon
Thoracoscopy
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Louis University Hospital

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Kesler affiliated with?: Dr. Kenneth Kesler is affiliated with Indiana University Health Hospital, INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL, Community Hospital East, Community Fairbanks Recovery Center, Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health, and Community Heart And Vascular Hospital.
Where is Dr. Kenneth Kesler's office located?: Dr. Kenneth Kesler's office is located at 7979 N Shadeland Ave Ste 310, Indianapolis, IN, 46250.

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