Richard J. Kessler

Background

Kessler, Richard J. was born on February 3, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of Nathan and Harriet Kessler.

Education

Bachelor, Alfred U., 1968; Doctor of Osteopathy, U. Osteopathic Medical & Health Sciences, Des Moines, 1972.

Career

Staff psychiatrist, fellowship director, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Glen Oaks, New York, 1976-1994; director psychiatric services, medical director, Adults and Children with Learning and Development Disabilities, Bethpage, New York, since 1994. Medical director Oceanside (New York) Counseling Center, 1983-1994. Private practice, Roslyn, New York, since 1975.

Assistant clinical professor Albert Einstein College Medicine.

Achievements

• Richard J. Kessler has been listed as a noteworthy Psychiatrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Psychiatric Association. Member American Psychoanalytic Association, Nassau Psychiatric Society (president 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: sports, theater, reading, food and wine.

Connections

Married Luba Nowik; children: Rachel A., Lena S.

Father:

Nathan Kessler

Mother:

Harriet Kessler

Spouse:

Luba Nowik

child:

Lena S. Kessler

child:

Rachel A. Kessler