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Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD

Pediatrics* Age 97
Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD
3.2 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD
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Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD

Pediatrics* Age 97
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
73 years of experience
Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in New York, NY.

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Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in New York, NY and has 73 years experience. They graduated from PHILIPPS UNIVERSITY OF MARBURG / DENTAL SCHOOL. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Hospital For Special Surgery. At present, Dr. Kessler received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kessler also speaks French. Dr. Kessler is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 Amy B. Lewis MD PC
    120 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021

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Sep 15, 2020
My 11 year old daughter has been a patient there since birth. She’s friendly and very thorough. I know my child is in great hands when she goes there.
Carolyn Lowery — Sep 15, 2020
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Biography
  • Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD is a pediatrics specialist in New York, NY and has over 72 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PHILIPPS UNIVERSITY OF MARBURG / DENTAL SCHOOL in 1951. She specializes in Pediatrics.
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  • PHILIPPS UNIVERSITY OF MARBURG / DENTAL SCHOOL
    1951
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kessler's profile.

Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Hospital For Special Surgery.

Yes, Dr. Ruth Kessler, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

    240 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY

  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, New York, NY