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Dr. Richard Bessette, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Richard Bessette, MD
3.8 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Bessette, MD is a General Surgeon in Carson City, NV.
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Dr. Richard Bessette, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Carson City, NV
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Richard Bessette, MD is a General Surgeon in Carson City, NV.

About

Dr. Bessette graduated from Tufts University. Dr. Richard Bessette, MD is a General Surgeon in Carson City, NV and has 43 years experience. Dr. Bessette currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Bessette received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Bessette's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bessette accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Capitol Surgery
    1525 Vista Ln Ste 100, Carson City, NV 89703
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bessette
3.8
Based on 16 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University
    1981
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Bessette, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bessette's profile.

Dr. Richard Bessette, MD is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

    1600 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV