Rebecca H. Kessel, APRN

Rebecca is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with more than 5 years of experience caring for surgical patients. She has a Master of Science degree from Columbia University’s Family Nurse Practitioner program and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from New Jersey City University. She also holds a degree in English Literature from McGill University. Rebecca worked in neurosurgery at Weill Cornell and orthopedics at NYU Langone. She is dedicated to providing compassionate care to her patients and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I approach everyone I meet with kindness. As a healthcare provider in breast surgery, I meet patients at some of the most challenging points in their lives. My goal is to make sure they feel comfortable and can have an open dialogue with me.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
My patients should expect to feel heard and supported. I strive to provide my patients with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their health.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
I enjoy playing tennis, doing yoga, and going for walks with my family and our dog. I also enjoy baking and cooking, especially pasta and pizza from scratch.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose breast surgery because of my interest in women’s health and my experience with family members having cancer. My reward is knowing I can guide patients through difficult times in their healthcare journeys.