Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 44 years experience. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, Chestnut Hill Hospital and Roxborough Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Kessel received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kessel is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lawrence J. Kessel MD and Associates PC
8200 Henry Ave Ste G1, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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Apr 26, 2017

Dr. Kessel was very patient and diagnosed me correctly. He is the only doctor that honestly helped me in the best way possible. I would not see anyone else for my Primary care!

Jay in Horsham, PA — Apr 26, 2017

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Respect and dignity shown to my patients is a priority. I'm a good listener, and will always offer suggestions and medical care taking into account weighing the risks and benefits of the problem. I attempt to treat and refer patients to specialists as if they were my immediate family members.

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Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1980. He specializes in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

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Medical Education

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
1980

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Abington Memorial Hospital
1981

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Dr. Kessel in specializes in Geriatric Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Kessel's office is located at 8200 Henry Ave Ste G1 Philadelphia, PA 19128. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, Chestnut Hill Hospital and Roxborough Memorial Hospital.

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Yes, Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

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Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD has a star rating of 3.9/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Jefferson Abington Hospital
1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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