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Dr. Walter Blessing, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Walter Blessing, MD
4.4 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Walter Blessing, MD is a General Surgeon in Charleston, SC.
Dr. Walter Blessing, MD
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Dr. Walter Blessing, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walter Blessing, MD is a General Surgeon in Charleston, SC.

About

Dr. Blessing graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1999 and completed a residency at Ochsher.Dr. Walter Blessing, MD is a General Surgeon in Charleston, SC and has 25 years experience. Dr. Blessing currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Roper Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Blessing has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Lipomas and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blessing received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Blessing's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blessing is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Intestinal Obstruction
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Asherman Syndrome
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MedCost

Locations

  1. 1 Roper St. Francis Physician Partners General Surgery
    510 Albemarle Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 723-6426
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
  2. 2 Roper Hospital
    316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 724-2000
    Monday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Wednesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Thursday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Friday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Saturday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Sunday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
  3. 3 Charleston Surgical Associates
    2085 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 310, Charleston, SC 29414
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 266-5500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 723-6426
  5. 5 Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 402-1000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blessing
4.4
Based on 23 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
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Jun 28, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ochsher
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Blessing, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blessing's profile.

Dr. Blessing frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Lipomas and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Blessing, MD is affiliated with Roper Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Walter Blessing, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC

  • Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC