Dr. Richard Fessler, MD
Dr. Richard Fessler, MD is an endovascular neurosurgery specialist in Southfield, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Saint John Hospital and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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29275 Northwestern Hwy Ste 100 Southfield, MI 48034Make an Appointment
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Dr. Fessler is affiliated with Ascension Saint John Hospital Detroit, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Fessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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Dr. Fessler's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fessler
4.2
| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Fessler to family and friends is 4.1549296 out of 5
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care philosophy
Dr. Fessler's approach to patient care is compassionate and direct in explaining conditions or treatments to patients. Providing patients with the best information possible means constantly staying updated on the latest research and techniques,...read morebiography
Dr. Richard Fessler specializes in complex vascular abnormalities of the brain, neck and spinal cord. He has been the leader in stroke and aneurysm care and established Michigan's first Stroke Network.In addition to being...read more
Endovascular Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Neurosurgery
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Nagoya School Of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
Fellowship HospitalState University Of New York At Buffalo
Fellowship HospitalHarper University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1995Detroit Receiving Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1988University Of Michigan Medical School
Medical School, 1987
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Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
70%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home14% lower than the national average
65%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well11% lower than the national average
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