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Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH

Accepting New Patients

(1551 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Albany Medical College (2005)

Professional interests include: arthritis, arthroscopic elbow debridement, wrist fracture, and more.

3800 RESERVOIR ROAD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007

(202) 444-8766

Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH is an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

3800 RESERVOIR ROAD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007

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5454 Wisconsin Avenue 11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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1120 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Some issues Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH can help you with:

Palmar Fasciectomy

Palmar fasciectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat Dupuytren's contracture. The muscles and tendons that control the fingers are held in place by a tough sheet of connective tissue that lies just under the skin of the palm. In Dupuytren's, this connective tissue (or fascia) begins to develop scar tissue, even though it has not been injured. The fascia becomes thick and tough, and knits together into knots. This causes the fingers to become stiff and pull inwards towards the palm. It is not known exactly what causes Dupuytren's, but it is more common in older men, especially those from Northern Europe.

Palmar fasciectomy is the surgical removal of this diseased fascia. Depending on the severity of the disease, some or all of the fascia may be removed. In very severe cases, where the hand has been in a curled position for a long time, skin on the palm or ligaments around the finger joints can shrink so that it is impossible to straighten the fingers. In these cases, skin grafts and additional surgery can be used. The muscles and tendons of the hand are left in place, and without the diseased fascia they are free to move normally.

Because of the delicate nature of the hand, a palmar fasciectomy may take several hours to perform. There may be some pain as the skin and tissue in the hand heals, and patients will likely have to wear a splint to keep their fingers straight for several weeks. Physical therapy, including stretches, heat treatments, massage, and exercise, is often prescribed to assist healing. Unfortunately there is no cure for Dupuytren's contracture, and symptoms will come back in about half of the patients who have a palmar fasciectomy. The earlier in the disease the surgery is performed, the less likely it is to come back; so having surgery sooner rather than later is preferable.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Tenolysis

Tendons are tissue that connect muscle and bone and pull on bones during muscle contractions. Scar tissue can form on tendons due to injury or after surgical procedures, such as fracture repair. When scar tissue binds to tendons, adhesions form, preventing or restricting movement of the affected body part. Tenolysis is a type of tendon surgery done to release tendons from these adhesions. When physical therapy and other conservative treatments fail to work, tenolysis is an option.

To perform tenolysis, a surgeon will make an incision to expose the tendon. The tissue surrounding the tendon will be cut, and the tendon is released from its adhesions. The surgeon will assess whether patients are better able to move the affected body part. If no further surgery is necessary, the incision will be closed.

Tenolysis is most often performed in the hand or wrist and may take up to one hour. If patients experience no complications, they will stay in the hospital for 1-2 days following surgery. After the operation, patients may need medication to treat pain or prevent infection or blood clots, and strenuous activity and heavy lifting may be restricted.

In The News

“Dr. Michael W. Kessler, the chief of hand and elbow surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, said the numbness after sustaining nerve injuries could prove particularly disruptive to...”—"Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Badly Injured in Home Invasion (Published 2016)", New York Times, December 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cubital tunnel surgery

injections

joint aspiration

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

open cubital tunnel release

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

trigger finger surgery

upper extremity surgery

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH performed more cubital tunnel surgery, injections, joint aspiration, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, open cubital tunnel release, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, trigger finger surgery, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for decompression surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

open surgery

In 2023, Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH performed more open surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2012 were injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
hospital care	30
injections	31
inpatient care	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2013 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	261
injections	38
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	16
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2014 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	376
hospital care	22
injections	85
inpatient care	22
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	103
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	19
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2015 were injections, upper extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	351
hospital care	37
injections	95
inpatient care	37
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	27
tendon surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	214
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	60
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2016 were upper extremity surgery, injections, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	297
hospital care	19
injections	83
inpatient care	19
nerve procedures	46
open surgery	46
tendon surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	81
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	11
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2017 were injections, upper extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	301
hospital care	41
injections	62
inpatient care	41
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
tendon surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	17
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	287
hospital care	30
injections	60
inpatient care	30
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	80
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	17
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	337
hospital care	40
injections	117
inpatient care	40
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	22
tendon surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	102
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	24
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	316
hospital care	22
injections	67
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	11
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
reconstructive surgery	11
tendon surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	14
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	367
hospital care	21
injections	103
inpatient care	21
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	23
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	18
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	407
hospital care	21
injections	126
inpatient care	21
nerve procedures	38
open surgery	38
tendon surgery	56
upper extremity surgery	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	18
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated as an orthopedist in WASHINGTON, DC were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and hospital care.

aspiration	15
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	316
hospital care	28
injections	78
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	11
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	11
tendon surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	93
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	154
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	19
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH graduated from Albany Medical College in 2005. He completed residency at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (2005)

Residency: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1551 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in WASHINGTON, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-01-27

I've had two (unrelated) surgeries with Dr. Kessler and he's always been punctual, kind, and knowledgable. He's quick but he listens and likes to fairly present and explain the options, as well as answer any questions. I felt comfortable with his self-assurance - it feels easy to trust him.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-19

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Dr. Kessler listened carefully. He communicated well. He is very professional and focused.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-15

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Dr Kessler connected with me and engaged In an Informative and personal dialog.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-14

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Dr. Kessler is awesome! Kind, patient, caring - We had a great experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-11

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Dr. Kessler is great and I do recommend people to my MedStar physicians.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-29

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Perfect appointment. On time, caring, excellent staff/excellent Doctor

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-23

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I'm comfortable with the doctor's plan.I'm satisfied.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-24

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I will highly recommend Dr Kessler and his assistant

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-30

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Very efficient AND nice/polite

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-16

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*Dr. M. Kessler is awesome!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medartis Inc.	$17,165 Aptus $17,165
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$10,470 Alps Plates and Instruments $7,500	DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs $815	Alps Hand $211	DVR Anatomic Kickstand $117	Alps Clavicle $55	Other $1,772
Stryker Corporation	$5,214 CARTIVA SYNTHETIC CARTILAGE IMPLANT $3,500	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $468	STRYKER NAV3I $162	Mako $153	Variax $125	Other $805
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,649 $4,649
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$3,750 Cartiva $3,750
Other	$7,881 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $2,089	SBO-Hand Fusion $1,079	Exogen $564	Optetrak $276	Trauma $254	Other $3,620

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$31,275
Food and Beverage	$7,111
Travel and Lodging	$6,695
Education	$2,547
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500

Biography

Dr. Michael Kessler is a specialist in hand surgery, general surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at Albany Medical College. Clinical interests for Dr. Kessler include amputation, forearm fracture, and finger joint replacement. Patients rated Dr. Kessler highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can accept Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. His professional affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC.