Alexander Kessler

Alexander Kessler, M.D. serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Imaging Sciences at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in both Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, he practices within the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), accepting new patients through UR Medicine's imaging services.

His academic foundation includes an MD from the University at Buffalo (2012), followed by comprehensive clinical training at the University of Rochester Medical Center: an Internal Medicine internship (2012-2013), Diagnostic Radiology residency (2013-2017), and Neuroradiology fellowship (2017-2018).

• MD, University at Buffalo, 2012
• Internship in Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2012-2013
• Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2013-2017
• Fellowship in Neuroradiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2017-2018

Kessler's research spans neuroradiology with emphasis on spinal trauma diagnostics, head/neck oncologic emergencies, intracranial hypertension mechanisms, and vascular neurointerventional techniques. His work bridges emergency radiology with advanced imaging protocols, particularly in traumatic and cerebrovascular conditions where rapid diagnosis alters clinical outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate systematic analysis of dural fistulas, spinal vascular malformations, and stroke thrombus composition.

Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals a dominant focus on evidence-based imaging protocols for neurological emergencies, with recurring themes in transverse sinus pathologies, spinal trauma classification, and endovascular treatment efficacy. His collaborative work frequently integrates proteomics with radiological findings while maintaining strong educational components for resident training.

Dr. Kessler has received significant recognition for teaching excellence and clinical contributions:

• Best Faculty Lecturer (2022-2023 and 2019-2020)
• Shu Ren Excellence in Junior Faculty Award (2021-2022)
• Outstanding Resident Teacher Award (2017)
• Multiple Certificates of Merit (2017, 2015)

As an educator, he has developed workstation-based learning methodologies for radiology residents and co-authored educational texts including 'Clinical Ultrasound: A Case-Based Approach' (2020). His mentorship extends to collaborative research with neurosurgery, neurology, and emergency medicine teams, though specific grant details aren't documented in the source material. Within the Department of Imaging Sciences, Kessler contributes to the neuroradiology division's clinical and academic missions through multidisciplinary collaboration on complex cerebrospinal and vascular cases.