Dr. John W Kessel MD
Family Practitioner
1985 Startown Rd Hickory NC, 28602About
Dr. John Kessel is a family practitioner practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Kessel specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Kessel possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Marshall Univ Sch of Med, Huntington Wv 1990
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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