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Dr. Susan Kessler, MD

Dr. Susan Kessler, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Susan Kessler, MD is an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Albany Medical Center Hospital and Ellis Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 83 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (83 reviews)

Practice

2546 Balltown Rd Ste 102 Schenectady, NY 12309
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kessler specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Kessler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kessler

4.3

83 ratings, 65 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
14%
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
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bellatrix21 – Apr 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Andy A – Nov 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Fern Lee – Sep 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Linda from Rotterdam – Nov 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Alice Klump – Aug 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Susan D. – Jul 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Maxine B – Jan 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anne-Marie Serre – Jan 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
James Lechowicz – Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce Ross – Jul 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Smith – Jul 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Timothy J Lyons – Jun 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Barbara Costanzo – Nov 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Basil R Bhan – Sep 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Larry Mazza – Sep 05, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Susan Kessler, MD is an ophthalmologist in Schenectady, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Albany Medical...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • St Vincent's Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office2546 Balltown Rd Ste 102 Schenectady, NY 12309
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    211 Church St
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Peter's Hospital

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    Albany, NY 12208
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Samaritan Hospital

    2215 Burdett Ave
    Troy, NY 12180
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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