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- Dr. William Kessler, MD
Dr. William Kessler, MD
Overview of Dr. William Kessler, MD
Dr. William Kessler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Austin, TX. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Kessler, completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kessler an average 4.6 star rating.
Dr. Kessler works at
Dr. Kessler's Office Locations
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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons1010 W 40TH ST, Austin, TX 78756 Directions (512) 459-8753Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00
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Institute for Cardiovascular Health - Seton Main Ascension Seton Medical Center1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705 Directions (512) 324-3028
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Institute of Cardiovascular Health1004 W 32nd St Ste 300, Austin, TX 78705 Directions (512) 324-3028
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- Admar
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- Ambetter
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- MultiPlan
- Optima Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Private HealthCare Systems
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- TPA
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Vista Health Plan
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About Dr. William Kessler, MD
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- 33 years of experience
- English, Spanish
- 1013925585
Education & Certifications
- University of California-Los Angeles
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Baylor College of Medicine
- University of Texas at Austin
- Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kessler accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Kessler has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
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Dr. Kessler speaks Spanish.
22 patients have reviewed Dr. Kessler. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kessler.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kessler, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kessler 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.