Dr. Craig Kessler
Washington,
DC Gender: M
Specialty: Hematologist
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Hospital: Georgetown
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Range: 1-5 (5 is best) * Helpfulness & Knowledge only
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7/27/06
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Very knowledgeable, excellent bedside manner. All in all, he's a caring human being in addition to being a top-notch hematologist. I too have a rare bleeding/clotting disorder that is only problematic during pregnancy. He coordinated care with my obstetrician and really took interest in helping me. I didn't mind waiting for him -- he's worth seeing.
I found Dr. Kessler to be extremely helpful and thorough. He and his staff took a lot of time going through my patient history trying to get the proper diagnosis. While I did wait for a little bit, I was not more than I would expect from someone who heads an Oncology department at a large teaching hospital.
I wanted to like him, but I could not. I have seen doctors who were more knowledgeable. He did not call with test results, as he said he would. He was running 1 hour late, but I did not mind waiting. He did not fully explain the test results to me. He made a somewhat disparaging comment about another doctor. I made repeated calls to get my lab results, his staff was unresponsive. His recommendations contradicted another doctor’s recommendations and he never addressed this. If you are a good little patient he is probably fine, but I found him to be arrogant.
I have a rare hereditary blood clotting disorder that is particularly problematic during pregnancy. Dr. Kessler was very thorough, taking a lengthy family and personal history. In addition, he and his staff provided excellent information and were kind and compassionate.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Dr. Kessler is the head of hematology at the Lombardi Cancer Center. I don't have cancer but I have a blood disorder. Dr. Kessler was extremely thorough and took plenty of time to explain my diagnosis and answer my questions.
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