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Dr. Ann Gessner, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 62
Dr. Ann Gessner, DO
3.9 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Ann Gessner, DO is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Ames, IA.
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Dr. Ann Gessner, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 62
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ann Gessner, DO is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Ames, IA.

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Dr. Ann Gessner, DO is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Ames, IA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Akron City Hospital Summa Health Sys.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, UnityPoint Health Marshalltown and Story County Medical Center. At present, Dr. Gessner received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gessner is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pregnancy Ultrasound
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Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Menstrual Disorders
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Breech Position
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Female Infertility
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Maternal Anemia
Miscarriages
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Birth Control
C-Section
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Obstetric Ultrasound
Oophorectomy
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Disorders
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Female Infertility due to Tubal Disorder
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Nipple Discharge
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Pregnancy
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Salpingitis
Sexual Desire Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Tubal Pregnancy
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Carcinoma
Uterine Diseases
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Colpopexy
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Monitoring
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Hysterectomy, Robotic-Assisted
In Vitro Fertilization
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Open Hysterectomy
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Trigger Point Injection
Tubal Ligation
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginal Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Vulvectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Metzger Family Dental
    1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-6970
  2. 2 Story County Medical Center
    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA 50201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 382-7738
  3. 3 Story County Medical Center
    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA 50201
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Jan 03, 2018
she is very kind and will listen to your issues. She is knowledgeable and SHE even called me back to tell me my test results and to check up on me. I have never had a dr do that before she is truly caring and that's hard to come by these days.
Katie in ames, ia — Jan 03, 2018
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1996
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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  • Akron City Hospital Summa Health Sys
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ann Gessner, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gessner's profile.

Dr. Ann Gessner, DO is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, UnityPoint Health Marshalltown and Story County Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ann Gessner, DO holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA

  • Story County Medical Center

    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA