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Dr. Kent Kessler, MD
General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Kent Kessler, MD
Dr. Kent Kessler, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, KY.
Dr. Kent Kessler, MD

Dr. Kent Kessler, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Richmond, KY
Accepting new patients
Dr. Kent Kessler, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, KY.
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About Dr. Kent Kessler, MD

Dr. Kent Kessler, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, KY. Dr. Kessler currently practices at Baptist Health Medical Group General Surgery and is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond. Dr. Kessler has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Abdominal Pain, Intestinal Obstruction and Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kessler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kessler is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Wound Repair
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Peptic Ulcer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Constipation
Small Intestine Cancer
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Breast Lump
Appendicitis
Ventral Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Bone Cancer
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Anorectal Abscess
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Nodule
Breast Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Endoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Duodenal Polypectomy
Anal Fissure
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Colectomy
Mastectomy
Ileus
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Pancreas Surgeries
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Silver Pathway X-KY HMO
    Blue Access - UL1 Tiered Network-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Bronze Blue Access-KY PPO
    Pathway-KY
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    UK-Medicare Carve-Out-KY
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO
    Catastrophic Pathway X-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway-KY HMO
    KentuckyOne-KY
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Balanced Pathway-KY HMO
    Lumenos Plans-KY
    Blue Access-KY PPO
    Methodist Hospital-KY
    Anthem Essential-KY
    St. Josephs-KY
    Bronze Pathway X-KY HMO
    Platinum Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-KY
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    UK-KY PPO
    Platinum Pathway-KY PPO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO
    Blue Traditional-KY
    Gold Pathway X-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    UK-Indemnity-KY
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    Balanced Pathway-KY PPO
    Silver Blue Access-KY PPO
    Platinum Blue Access-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Gold Blue Access-KY PPO
    Pathway X-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Bronze Pathway-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway-KY HMO
    UK-KY EPO
    Pathway-KY HMO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Baptist HCA-KY
    Blue Access-KY
    Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Blue Preferred-KY
    Balanced Blue Access-KY PPO
    Gold Pathway-KY HMO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Where Dr. Kent Kessler, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group General Surgery
    1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3, Richmond, KY 40475
  2. 2 Baptist Health Richmond
    801 Eastern Byp, Richmond, KY 40475
  3. 3 Lexington Foot & Ankle Center PSC
    202 Kidd Dr Ste 1, Berea, KY 40403

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Meet Dr. Kent Kessler, MD

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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Kessler's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kent Kessler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kessler's profile.

Dr. Kessler frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Abdominal Pain, Intestinal Obstruction and Incisional Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kent Kessler, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond.

Yes, Dr. Kent Kessler, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.
Residency Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Kent Kessler, MD Practices

  • Baptist Health Richmond

    801 Eastern Byp, Richmond, KY

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