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Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
4.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD

Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Dallas, TX. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from University of Texas at Dallas and is affiliated with Parkland Health And Hospital System. Dr. Tessnow, completed a residency at University of Ut Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tessnow an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Tessnow works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield in Dallas, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Endocrine Gland Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors and Thyroid Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tessnow's Office Locations

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    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Tx 7, Dallas, TX 75390 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-2800

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  • Parkland Health And Hospital System

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    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    • 28 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1740255801
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Ut Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas at Dallas
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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    Dr. Alexander Tessnow, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tessnow is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tessnow has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tessnow works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield in Dallas, TX. View the full address on Dr. Tessnow’s profile.

    Dr. Tessnow has seen patients for Endocrine Gland Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors and Thyroid Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tessnow on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Tessnow. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tessnow.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tessnow, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tessnow appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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