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Jason Kessler, MD, Pediatrics, Des Moines, IA

JasonRKesslerMDFAAP, CMQ(He/Him)

Pediatrics Des Moines, IA

Medical Director/Pediatrician

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  • Office

    1200 University Avenue
    Suite 200
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Phone+1 515-248-1419
    Fax+1 844-382-9069

Summary

  • Dr. Jason Kessler is a pediatrician in Des Moines, IA. He received his medical degree from University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and has been in Pediatrics over 20 years. He is experienced in health technology/informatics and quality of health care. He has more than 30 publications. His 'why' is to create collaborative connection so that we can drive positive impact in an imaginative way.

Education & Training

  • Western Reserve Health Education/NEOUCOM
    Western Reserve Health Education/NEOUCOMResidency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1998
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaB.I.S., 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2017 - 2018
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2001 - 2006
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Champion Award Tobacco-Free Muscatine Coalition, 2006
  • CME/CPD Award American Academy of Pediatrics, 2005, 2008, 2011
  • Commendation for Quick Thinking in Aquatic Rescue Effort South Family Branch YMCA, 1991
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • "One Doctor's Vision of the Utopian Medical Practice"  
    J. Kessler, Contemporary Pediatrics, 1/1/2010
  • "The Utopian Medical Home"  
    J. Kessler, Contemporary Pediatrics, 1/1/2010
  • "One Doctor's Vision of the Utopian Medical Practice"  
    J. Kessler, Medical Economics, 1/19/2009
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Lectures

  • Lifestyle Changes and Choices; Lime Light. 
    1/1/2018
  • "There's No Place Like Medical Home: the Iowa Care Expansion" 
    1/1/2011
  • "Iowa Care Expansion and Pay for Performance" 
    1/1/2011
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Other

  • "Tea With Jesus" 
    J. Kessler, Novel
    1/3/2018
  • "Tar Wars: The Force Is Still Awake" 
    J. Kessler, Iowa Family Physiscian, Vol. 42, No.2/Winter, p. 28
    1/1/2015
  • St. Bartholomew's Blood 
    J. Kessler, Novel (a medical mystery/thriller)
    1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Commercial Cleaning Services Working Extra to Keep Essential Businesses Disinfected
    Commercial Cleaning Services Working Extra to Keep Essential Businesses DisinfectedApril 3rd, 2020