About
Dr. Alan Kessler, DO is a board-certified family physician practicing in Prairie Village, KS. He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is also a member of both the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. His clinical focus spans chronic disease management, obesity medicine, mental health, and preventive care across all age groups.
Dr. Kessler has spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. He has been married for over 25 years and has two children. Outside of medicine, he enjoys working out, walking with his wife, and spending time with his kids. His household includes a three-legged dog named Trip, a puppy named Maybel, a cat he is training, and a Goffin cockatoo. He genuinely enjoys getting to know patients as people, not just as cases, and that belief shapes every visit he has.
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kessler right for?
Dr. Kessler serves patients of all ages, from children through older adults. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorder benefit from his longitudinal approach. Patients focused on weight management or longevity find his dual board certification in obesity medicine especially relevant. Anyone who values direct access to their physician and unhurried visits will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kessler treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. He manages diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders for long-term patients. He also treats everyday illnesses like colds, flu, strep throat, and rashes, and handles minor injuries. His scope extends to mental health, obesity medicine, and medical weight loss.
Yes. Dr. Kessler holds board certifications from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is also a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Kessler sees pediatric patients as part of his family medicine practice. He performs school physicals and sports physicals and manages routine pediatric care. Children of enrolled adult members qualify for membership at a reduced monthly rate.
Yes. Dr. Kessler gives every member his cell phone number. Patients can call, text, or email him after hours when illness or injury arises. He responds directly, without routing patients through an answering service.
Dr. Kessler prioritizes getting to know patients as individuals, not just by their diagnoses. He keeps his panel under 500 patients so he has time for thorough visits and meaningful conversations. He believes medicine works best when the doctor-patient relationship is strong and personal.
Yes. Dr. Kessler performs minor procedures including suturing and skin biopsies. These procedures are included in the membership fee. He also coordinates referrals to specialists and radiology services when a situation calls for additional expertise.
Dr. Kessler earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. He has practiced in the Kansas City area throughout his career.
Yes. Dr. Kessler offers video chat consultations as part of his standard member access. Members also reach him by phone, text, and email. Many concerns resolve through a direct conversation without requiring an in-person visit.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026