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Dr. John Kessels, MD

Dr. John Kessels, MD

Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine*
30+ years of experience
(985) 273-5027

Dr. John Kessels, MD is an undersea & hyperbaric preventive medicine physician in Covington, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)
(985) 273-5027
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16300 Highway 1085
Covington, LA 70433

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St. Tammany Health System

St. Tammany Health System16300 Highway 1085 Covington, LA 70433
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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Kessels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kessels

3.8
16 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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2 star
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Best Wound Care Doctor in St Tammany
Dr Kessels and his staff are wonderful! They are very professional and knowledgeable with everything they do. They care about you and your outcome. I have never been to an office where everyone is so friendly and caring. I would recommend 100%
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2024
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Couldn't ask for more.
Dr. Kessels and his staff have been taking care of a brutal infection of my very swollen and painful toe for weeks now. Due to his precision and gentle trimming attention to this infection that has plagued me with extreme pain, I am enjoying its healing and progress. I look forward to a real shoe and an end to bandages and medicines in the near future because of his so skilled care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maureen Rodriguez – Nov 13, 2022
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Dr. Kessels & staff at St. Tammany Wound Care
Dr. Kessels & staff at St. Tammany Wound Care are exceptional. I appreciate that it is a full-service facility.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stephen Skorupski – Sep 30, 2022
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I just give 5 stars you are the Best WoundCare Doctor ever Patricia Hock
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Hock – Apr 13, 2021
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Dr.Kessels and his staff provide excellent care with thorough explanations about tests and treatment options at every visit. Consistently compassionate and professional...exactly what is needed when dealing with a difficult wound.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2019
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After not getting results from several doctors, spent extra time and money to seek out a wound care specialist. His treatment was a total failure other than adding a few small bright scars on my foot from where he scraped the wounds when I was there. He was friendly and spent some time with me but his treatment and subsequent medicines did nothing to resolve these sores (which are with me months after seeing him, now with ugly small scars too). The one star visit got 2 stars due to his nurse.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Dec 29, 2018
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Wound did not respond
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mandeville, LA – Dec 21, 2016
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care philosophy

``When patients have other medical problems such as diabetes, skin tears and minor sores can be challenging to heal. Developing a plan that includes the underlying causes is a must,`` Dr. Kessels says. ``Our goal is to help the patient regain the...read more

biography

Dr. Kessels, a certified wound specialist, leads a team of nurses and certified hyperbaric technicians with a combined 50 years of experience. This highly qualified team has healed thousands of wounds using the most sophisticated treatment options...read more

  • Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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