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Dr. Craig Kessler, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
3.4 (14)
Map Pin Small Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Craig Kessler, MD

Dr. Craig Kessler, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in Washington, DC. They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 51 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana and is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kessler an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Kessler works at MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. They frequently treat conditions like Coagulation Disorders, Primary Hypercoagulable State and Hypercoagulable State along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Kessler's Office Locations

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    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 444-2223

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  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • Suburban Hospital

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Coagulation Disorders
Primary Hypercoagulable State
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Hemophilia
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Anemia
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Vitamin B Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Breast Cancer
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Erythromelalgia
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Hives
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Hodgkin's Disease
Leukemia
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Leukocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Malignant Pleura Secondary
Myeloma
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Neutropenia
Pancytopenia
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Pernicious Anemia
Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Plasmapheresis
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    About Dr. Craig Kessler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology & Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 51 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356340517
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tulane University of Louisiana
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Craig Kessler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kessler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Kessler works at MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. View the full address on Dr. Kessler’s profile.

    Dr. Kessler has seen patients for Coagulation Disorders, Primary Hypercoagulable State and Hypercoagulable State, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kessler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Kessler. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kessler.

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