Dr. Steven Kessler, DO

Please take the time and Steven Kessler previous reviews before going to see him. I knew the reviews were bad but I chose to overlook them because I know people can leave these reviews without merit, or because of knee jerk reactions. Throughout my 4.5 month journey with Dr Kessler I saw glimpses of his poor reviews but I combatted it with charm persistence and charisma. I encountered poor staffing challenges and I personally shrugged it off to make it work. After being admitted to the hospital for the 4th time for my second emergency colonoscopy I realized Steven Kessler may be in over his head. Right after a colonoscopy while I was still sedated he communicated to me my colon was pretty beat up and we needed to change my medication and try something new. He communicated to me he would be up later to go over the results. This meeting never happened so I just figured he got busy and we would meet before I was released. I called his office the next day to find out if he was… going to come by and I heard nothing back. I made this call again with the same results Nothing. After being released I called Steven Kessler's office to set a follow up appointment and it was set for the next day at 430. On the day of my appointment at 340 I received a call from Steven Kessler's office to tell me he told me not to come in. I communicated to the nurse or receptionist I was 5 minutes away and he wanted to change everything up per his own words. The young lady put me on hold and she was relaying to me his comments yo her about me. I was put back by this and I said are you for certain and reminded her I probably needed to see him after having a colonoscopy that came back much more severe spots than the previous colonoscopy four months earlier. I was calm during the conversation did not raise my voice all although I did let her know I was very very very concerned. When I ran into him in the hallway he was very surprised and add some sort of gift bag with him which I don't care and he told me that he just had to go home and couldn't see me I communicated to him my health is very important and I don't think you're helping me by leaving early your reviews are self-explanatory is what I communicated to him. Before calling him I had luckily gotten second opinion before talking to him and he is the only one that would not listen and he tried to keep me on the same medications that have not had any positive results very very scary be careful

My experience with Dr Kessler could not be better. He was very thorough and answered any questions I had. He was very nice and easy to deal with and he made my procedure was as easy as possible. Would highly recommend him.

The headline says it all for me

Staff is not on top of things. After my surgery a prescription was supposed to be called in for me. So far it has taken me 3 phone calls to his office with them flagging the nurses to call it in, and still nothing.

I have been through all the test Dr Kessler recommended. Endocopy, colonoscopy, blood work. He did find Barrett's Esophagus but says he doesnt think tthat's what is causing the paub intmy right upper abdomen. All I got was a calk back from offfice staff saying all my test are normal. No recommendations as to what I should do from here and no idea why I am having this pain. I thought I would get more guidance as to what do I di now.

I saw Dr. Kessler as a follow up to my previous Gastro Surgeon's (from NJ) recommendation to get a colonoscopy due to possible transverse colon volvulus (very rare and serious condition)as a post op complication. When I told him about it he arrogantly dismissed the reason for the procedure due to my age until I showed him the Rx from my Dr. in NJ. So he reluctantly he ordered scheduled one for me. After completion of the procedure I was in severe pain, in which he stated the reason and at the follow up he claimed he didn't say that, and that everything went smooth with the exception of the large tubular adenoma that was taken out. My pain and complication were still at bay and he dismissed them without further instructions. If I would of listened to him I would of never gotten that out of me! For that I can not forgive.

horrible, just awful go elsewhere for healthcare do not trust this office or staff I would give negative review if website allowed

I had a colonoscopy in March. The original claim was filed wrong and I had to file a grievance with the insurance company to get this paid. It was paid in full in July. This is Jan. of the following year and I am still getting phone calls from a collection agency.

It was hard getting an appointment with him .But once i did he got me right in scheduled me a procedure and was very professional. I would see him again if i have any other problems that he could help me with .Thank YOU