Dr. Tamar Kessel, MD

Dr. Tamar Kessel, MD

Physiatrist
6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, CT
Physiatrist Tamar Kessel, MD, specializes in non-operative treatments of musculoskeletal injuries such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), viscosupplementation, and steroidal medications. Dr. Kessel has a special interest in the use of ultrasound to target medications to the precise location of tissue damage. This method of therapeutic injections shows to be safer and to greatly improve treatment results. Other treatments Dr. Kessel performs include fluoroscopic-guided spinal injections, electromyography, and general sports medicine procedures. Dr. Kessel graduated from Cornell University where she majored in Human Biology Health & Society. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After completing a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, Dr. Kessel went on to receive fellowship training in sports and spine medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York where she was Chief Fellow in 2011. Dr. Kessel’s research has been extensively published and she has earned many awards for excellence in her field. She has given numerous scientific presentations at leading universities, hospitals and national conferences.
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94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.81

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.00

About Dr. Tamar Kessel

Physiatrist Tamar Kessel, MD, specializes in non-operative treatments of musculoskeletal injuries such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), viscosupplementation, and steroidal medications. Dr. Kessel has a special interest in the use of ultrasound to target medications to the precise location of tissue damage. This method of therapeutic injections shows to be safer and to greatly improve treatment results. Other treatments Dr. Kessel performs include fluoroscopic-guided spinal injections, electromyography, and general sports medicine procedures. Dr. Kessel graduated from Cornell University where she majored in Human Biology Health & Society. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After completing a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, Dr. Kessel went on to receive fellowship training in sports and spine medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York where she was Chief Fellow in 2011. Dr. Kessel’s research has been extensively published and she has earned many awards for excellence in her field. She has given numerous scientific presentations at leading universities, hospitals and national conferences.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue
Rotator cuff injury
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Injection for back pain
Lower back pain
Pain in joint
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue
Rotator cuff injury
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Injection for back pain

Office location

ONS - Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, CT 06831

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Education and training

  • Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Hospital for Special Surgery, Fellowship in Sports and Spine Medicine
  • Cornell University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Medical Association
  • New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2020-Present
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor in NY Metro Area, 2020-Present

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1770745622

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.00
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Dr. Tamar Kessel's office is located at 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, CT 06831.

Which board certifications does Dr. Tamar Kessel have?

Dr. Tamar Kessel is certified by American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tamar Kessel?

Dr. Tamar Kessel frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Knee Pain, Neck Pain, and Shoulder Pain. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Tamar Kessel on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Tamar Kessel speak?

Dr. Tamar Kessel speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Tamar Kessel in reviews?

32 patients have reviewed Dr. Tamar Kessel. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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