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Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD
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Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Newport News, VA.
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Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Newport News, VA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Newport News, VA.

About

Dr. Gessner graduated from Loyola College of Maryland. Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Newport News, VA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Gessner currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center. Dr. Gessner has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gessner received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Gessner's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gessner is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Hemorrhoids
Dysphagia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Achlorhydria
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Long COVID Disorder
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gessner
3.8
Based on 12 Reviews
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 05, 2020
He is the ONLY Riverside doctor that TRULY CARES abt his patients & treats them as HUMAN BEINGS!! He is WONDERFUL & the ONLY Riverside doc we will EVER see!!!
John Phillips & Kathy Gesin — Nov 05, 2020
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola College of Maryland
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gessner's profile.

Dr. Gessner frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA