
Overview
Michael Kessler, MD, is an infectious disease doctor at UW Health.Dr. Kessler provides preventive care and advanced treatment for all types of infections, ranging from minor or chronic infections that impact the patient’s quality of life, to life-threatening infections, including those that affect the heart valves or brain.He also participates in antimicrobial stewardship. This practice ensures that patients receive the most appropriate antibiotics to treat their conditions while reducing unnecessary antibiotic exposure and potentially harmful side effects.Understanding that successful outcomes depend on transparency and teamwork, Dr. Kessler partners with patients and their loved ones to provide exceptional care. He believes it’s a privilege to develop meaningful relationships with his patients so that they can navigate the challenges of their disease together.In addition to patient care, Dr. Kessler is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Infectious Disease at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine. He collaborates with the UW Health Infection Control Committee to help prevent patients and providers from catching infections. He specializes in epidemiology and outbreak investigation and preventing infections associated with invasive devices.In his free time, Dr. Kessler enjoys spending quality time with his wonderful wife and two daughters.I believe patient care is a team effort between myself, the patient and their support system. With time, effort and attention to detail we can surmount almost any challenge.
His clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Mastoiditis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).
Dr. Kessler is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael A. Kessler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Kessler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Kessler by calling their office at 608-263-0946. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael A. Kessler a top-rated expert for Disseminated Tuberculosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael A. Kessler is classified as an Experienced expert for Disseminated Tuberculosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael A. Kessler specialize in?
While Dr. Michael A. Kessler is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Disseminated Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, and Mastoiditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Michael A. Kessler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael A. Kessler has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Disseminated Tuberculosis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael A. Kessler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael A. Kessler accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael A. Kessler accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-0946 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- BlastomycosisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Blastomycosis.
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
- Disseminated TuberculosisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Disseminated Tuberculosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- MastoiditisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- OsteomyelitisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- PneumoniaDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.


