Alexander Kolessa, MD
Geriatric Medicine

5 out of 5 –
New patient visits
HMH-Geriatric Medicine-Hackensack
360 ESSEX STREET Hackensack, New Jersey 07601-8566
Phone
551-996-1140Provider Information
Specialties
Geriatric Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Russian
Ukrainian
Age groups seen
Adults Over 65
Education
Medical School
New York University Langone Medical Center
St. Peters University Hospital
Einstein General Surgery at Klein
Certifications
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2009
Geriatric Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2010
Verified Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.9Explanations Easy to Understand5Listened Carefully to You4.9Knew Your Medical History5Showed Respect for You5Spent Enough Time With You5Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
Patient Reviews
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5 out of 5
137 ratings,
45 reviews
Dr. Kolessa is a wonderful doctor
I was very impressed with Dr. Alexa der. He dealt with me directly.Usually I tell my concern to someone else, then I have to tell the doctor all over again. He was very thorough and spent more than the usual time with me.It was a very good experience.
Everyone in that practice is friendly, cheerful, and professional. I consider myself lucky to be a patient there and do recommend it to others.
Very happy. He and I understand each other. I am hard of hearing and he speaks my lunch.
Dr. Kolessa was an absolutely wonderful doctor to be with. He answered every question. He went over everything continuously and very, very, very, very good. Thank you so much. We really love Dr. Kolessa. Thank you.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Amerihealth
Cigna
Claritev
Clover Health
Fidelis Care
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
Karna WTC
MagnaCare
Medicaid
Medicare
Oxford Health Plans
QualCare
Railroad Medicare
TRICARE
United Healthcare (UHC)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
Wellpoint
Conditions Treated
cognitive health
capacity assessment
placement support
social support
easy bruising
aggressive behavior
aortic valve sclerosis
foreign body (conjunctiva)
assisted living
respite care
long term care
post acute care
debility
care transitions
disruptive behavior
hypertensive crisis
osteopetrosis
hemoccult test
guaiac positive stool
sudden pain
cellulitis of arm
cellulitis of genitals
cellulitis of toe
cellulitis of finger
cellulitis of foot
cellulitis of hand
cellulitis of head
cellulitis of face
cellulitis of back
cellulitis of chest
cellulitis of trunk
homebound
cardiac rehabilitation
ambulatory services
unable to weight bear
safe sex education
paresthesia of upper limb
joint cracking
increased thirst
general well visit
fitness and exercise
decreased hearing
chronic disease
chest wall pain
cellulitis of left lower limb
cloudy urine
chest pain on breathing
home health
male urinary incontinence
functional capacity evaluation
female urinary incontinence
fall risk assessment
healthy aging
nursing home care
homelessness
visual impairment
urinary incontinence
unsteady gait
swallowing problem
sensory impairment
pressure ulcer
polypharmacy
parkinson's disease (pd)
osteoporosis
normal pressure hydrocephalus
muscle weakness
vascular neurocognitive disorder
mild cognitive impairment
memory disorders
malnutrition
lewy body dementia
geriatrics
frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
frailty
fecal incontinence
falls
failure to thrive
dysphagia
disorder of balance
depression
dementia
delirium
degenerative brain disorder
constipation
cognitive impairment
benign prostatic hyperplasia
behavioral issues in dementia
alzheimer's testing
alzheimer's disease
altered mental status
aging
Virtual care available
For COVID-19 symptoms/testing, fever, cough, colds, UTI, allergies and more.
Self-pay or Insurance


