Elizabeth A. Kessler
Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

Dr. Elizabeth A. Kessler

Pediatric Rheumatology
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - 35 Michigan St NE
35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
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19 Years of Experience

Experienced in Localized Scleroderma
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - 35 Michigan St NE
35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

Elizabeth Kessler is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kessler has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine, 2007
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Specialties
Pediatric Rheumatology
Licenses
Pediatric Rheumatology in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Pediatrics
Fellowships
Medical College of Wisconsin
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - 35 Michigan St NE
35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-267-2700
Other Locations
Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - Munson Ave, Traverse City
880 Munson Avenue, Suite H, Traverse City, MI 49686
Call: 616-267-2700
Corewell Health Pediatric Rheumatology - Lansing
3220 Discovery Drive, Suite 210, Lansing, MI 48910
Call: 616-267-2700
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Pediatric Cancer Hematology - 35 Michigan St NE
35 Michigan Street Northeast, Floor 2, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-267-1925

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 14, 2025

13 Total Publications

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Childhood-Onset Lupus: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Childhood-Onset Lupus: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal: Arthritis care & research
Published: June 09, 2025
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35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
 (123.6 miles away)
616-267-2700
Experience:
19+ years
Languages Spoken:
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
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      • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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