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Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 39
Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD
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Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rochester, NY.
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Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 39
Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rochester, NY.

About

Dr. Pugliese Bessette graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rochester, NY and has 13 years experience. Dr. Pugliese Bessette currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, Highland Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, St James Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Pugliese Bessette has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pugliese Bessette received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Pugliese Bessette's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pugliese Bessette is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridocyclitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridocyclitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Hospital
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Blue High Performance Network
    Performance Blue
    BCBS PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates of Western NY PC
    160 Sawgrass Dr Ste 200, Rochester, NY 14620
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 442-3411
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
  2. 2 Riedman Pharmacy
    1455 E Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 922-4315
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    3345 Chambers Rd Ste 11, Horseheads, NY 14845
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 442-3411
  4. 4 Ur Medicine Flaum Eye Institute-Main Campus
    210 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 273-3937
  5. 5 Strong Memorial Hospital PSYCH
    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 273-3937

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Mar 31, 2020
So fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Bessette. After a long battle with a stack of issues in my 60 year old eyes she was able to retain site in both eyes. Cant imagine not being able to see my grandchildren grow up. Big Thank You to this wonderful lady.
Gary Lantz — Mar 31, 2020
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Dr. Pugliese Bessette frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD is affiliated with Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, Highland Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, St James Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Angela Pugliese Bessette, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Guthrie Troy Community Hospital

    275 Guthrie Dr, Troy, PA

  • Highland Hospital

    1000 South Ave, Rochester, NY

  • Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY

  • St James Hospital

    7329 Seneca Rd N, Hornell, NY

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY