
Overview
William F. Kessler, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon and general surgeon at Ascension Seton in Austin, TX. He delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valve and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Kessler works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs.
Dr. Kessler is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Kessler is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1301 W 38th St, Ste 307, Austin, TX 78705
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. William F. Kessler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William F. Kessler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William F. Kessler by calling their office at 512-324-3028. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William F. Kessler a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William F. Kessler is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. William F. Kessler specialize in?
While Dr. William F. Kessler is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. William F. Kessler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William F. Kessler has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. William F. Kessler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William F. Kessler accept my insurance?
Dr. William F. Kessler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-324-3028 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kessler isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kessler isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kessler isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart TransplantDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kessler isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

