Years of experience, grounded in compassion

Dear Columbus Community,

You deserve a close relationship with a doctor who knows you and listens. A doctor who cares about you as a whole person.

You should have a doctor with intellectual curiosity and humility, who will pursue the correct diagnosis even when you don’t fit the textbook. Often this takes hours of time, extra reading, and a long-term relationship to achieve.

You deserve care that is transparent about cost. I’m striving to create access to affordable labs, imaging, and consultant relationships to provide the best care for my patients and avoiding surprise bills.

You should be able to see your doctor when you’re sick. I can take care of most medical concerns in the office, and I won’t send you to the emergency room unless you truly need it.

You deserve a doctor who views health holistically. I want to educate and support you through all of your health concerns. This means spending time on exercise, nutrition and counseling - not just on medications and referrals.

No, this doesn’t all fit into a 15 minute visit. And yes, it does sometimes require a cup of tea.

Dr. Kessler