- Geriatric Medicine Doctors
- PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD
Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD
Geriatric Medicine•Male•Age 68
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine medical school in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chestnut Hill Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Lawrence J Kessel MD/Associates
8200 Henry Ave Ste G1 Philadelphia, PA 19128 ()Make an Appointment
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Make an appointment at Jefferson Frankford Hospital today at (215) 495-0030.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kessel
3.9
Based on 31 ratings
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Geriatric Medicine
Languages
- English
- German
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Kessel has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
What are Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Kessel frequently treats Difficulty With Walking, Gait Abnormality, and Muscle Weakness. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Kessel treats.
Where is Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD's office located?
Dr. Kessel's office is located at 8200 Henry Ave Ste G1, Philadelphia, PA 19128. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Lawrence Kessel, MD speak?
Dr. Kessel speaks German and English. View profile to see all.
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Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Kessel's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Kessel treats Difficulty With Walking more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Kessel treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Kessel treats Gait Abnormality more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Kessel treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Antalgic Gait
- Myopathic Gait
- Scissoring Gait
- Spastic Gait
- Steepage Gait
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Kessel treats Muscle Weakness more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Kessel treats this condition more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Kessel's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arrhythmias
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Neck
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Draw
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Bronchitis
- Bunion
- Canker Sore
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Care Management
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Common Cold
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dementia
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Dysentery
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Earwax Buildup
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Esophagitis
- Excisional Biopsy
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Sprain
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Geriatric Assessment
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Cholesterol
- Hives
- Hydrocele
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization
- Immunization Administration
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Joint Injection
- Joint Pain
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Oximetry
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Parkinson's Disease
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Perimenopause
- Pharyngitis
- Physical Examination
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Postnasal Drip
- Prostatitis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- School Physicals
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Hypertension
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Ulcer
- Sleep Apnea
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Strep Throat
- Stye
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Tension Headache
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Urinalysis
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaccination
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wellness Examination
- Wheezing
- Wrist Sprain or Strain
- Yeast Infections
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Dr. Kessel accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Care Connection PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Medicare Blue PPO
- Capital Blue Cross
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Open Access Plus PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- GHI PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
- Navigate HMO
- United Healthcare
- UPMC
- UPMC PPO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Kessel is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.64% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% lower than the national average
1 Award Received
71% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% higher than the national average
1 Award Received
64% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% lower than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
Compare with other Geriatric Medicine Specialists
Compare Dr. Kessel with our nearby Geriatric Medicine Specialists at Jefferson Frankford Hospital.
Make an appointment at Jefferson Frankford Hospital today at (215) 495-0030.
These providers are on the medical staff of Jefferson Frankford Hospital.
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