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Ashe Memorial Hospital200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640
Phone+1 336-846-0826
Fax+1 336-846-0827
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Summary
- Dr. Ayla (Ahmed) Kessler is an oncologist based in Jefferson, NC, with subspecialties in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, genitourinary oncology, and hematologic oncology. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial and her fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Kessler is currently the Medical Director at Jo Anne Poe Cancer Center at Ashe Memorial Hospital and a Remote Telehealth Clinician at Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics, Inc. She has held various leadership roles, including as Medical Director at Seidman Cancer Center at Salem Regional Medical Center, and has experience with diseases such as pancreatic cancer, amyloidosis, and cancer genetics. Dr. Kessler received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification in 2013 from Epic Systems Corporation.
Education & Training
University at BuffaloFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2010 - 2012
Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball MemorialResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
Mansoura University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2015 - 2025
OH State Medical License 2012 - 2025
WI State Medical License 2023 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2022 - 2024
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Press Mentions
- Salem Regional Cancer Center Welcomes Garwood-WilhelmNovember 6th, 2020
Professional Memberships
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- European Society of Medical OncologyMember
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