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Dr. John Kessel, MD

Family Medicine
2.4 (8)
Map Pin Small Hickory, NC
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Kessel, MD

Dr. John Kessel, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Hickory, NC. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from MARSHALL UNIVERSITY.

Dr. Kessel works at Frye Regional Medical Center ORS in Hickory, NC. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Frye Regional Medical Center
    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 327-4745

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About Dr. John Kessel, MD

Specialties
  • Family Medicine
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Years of Experience
  • 32 years of experience
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  • English
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  • 1710908439
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  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
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Dr. John Kessel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kessel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

Dr. Kessel works at Frye Regional Medical Center ORS in Hickory, NC. View the full address on Dr. Kessel’s profile.

8 patients have reviewed Dr. Kessel. The overall rating for this provider is 2.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kessel.

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