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Kristen R. Kessel

Kristen R. Kessel, CRNP

Cardiology

4.9 of 5 stars30 ratings, 3 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Female

About Kristen R. Kessel

Kristen Kessel, CRNP, specializes in cardiology and is a certified nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She practices at Western Maryland Medical Arts Center. Ms. Kessel received her associate's degree from Allegany College of Maryland, a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University and Chamberlain University, and her master's degree from Chamberlain University.

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Provider Type

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Locations

  1. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
    • 12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 420, Cumberland, MD 21502

    Expertise

    Education

    Allegheny College of Maryland

    Associates

    West Virginia University

    Bachelor of Science

    Chamberlain University

    Bachelor of Science and Nursing

    Chamberlain University

    Masters of Science in Nursing

    Board Certifications

    Nurse Practitioner

    American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

    Insurance

    Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
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    • UPMC for Life
    • UPMC Health Plan
    • Aetna
    • Cigna
    • Humana
    • Non-PA Medical Assistance
    • Palmetto
    • Tricare
    • Unison
    • United Healthcare

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    30 ratings, 3 reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
    Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/5/2025

      Would recommend

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/2/2023

      Very understanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/11/2023

      She took the time to listen and was very knowledgeable and we were blessed to lean on her experience and expertise

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