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Dr. Susan Kessler, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.4 (79)
Map Pin Small Schenectady, NY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Susan Kessler, MD

Dr. Susan Kessler, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Schenectady, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with Ellis Hospital. Dr. Kessler, completed a residency at St Vincent's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kessler an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Kessler works at Dr. Susan Kessler in Schenectady, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kessler's Office Locations

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    Susan A Kessler MD Pllc
    700 McClellan St Ste 102, Schenectady, NY 12304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 344-7527

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  • Ellis Hospital

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Strabismus
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. Susan Kessler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538105358
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston Children's Hospital|Childrens Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St Vincent's Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Susan Kessler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kessler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Kessler works at Dr. Susan Kessler in Schenectady, NY. View the full address on Dr. Kessler’s profile.

    Dr. Kessler has seen patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kessler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    79 patients have reviewed Dr. Kessler. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. 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.

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