


Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD
Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kesler has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as IU Health West Hospital and Indiana University Health North Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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7979 N Shadeland Ave Ste 310 Indianapolis, IN 46250Make an Appointment
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Dr. Kenneth Kesler specializes in thoracic surgical oncology and is an expert in lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and benign thoracic diseases. ??biography
Dr. Kenneth Kesler specializes in thoracic surgical oncology and is an expert in lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and benign thoracic diseases. Prior to joining Community Health Network, Dr. Kesler was the surgical director...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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St. Louis University - Cardiovascular Surgery
Fellowship Hospital, 1987Indiana University Health - General Surgery
Residency Hospital, 1985Indiana University / Bloomington
Medical School, 1979
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- Mon: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- Tue: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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