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Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD
Geriatric Medicine* Age 73
Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD

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Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 73
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
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About Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD

Dr. Kessel graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, PA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Kessel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kessel is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
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  • Dental
  • Cigna
  • Amerihealth
  • CoreSource
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Lawrence J. Kessel MD Inc.
    8200 Henry Ave Ste G1, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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Meet Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD

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Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Kessel's Practice

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

Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital and Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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.
Internship
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
    1981
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD Practices

  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

    559 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA

  • Roxborough Memorial Hospital

    5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Abington Hospital

    1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA

  • Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital

    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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