Dr. Richard Alphonse Bessette MD
Surgeon
1525 Vista Ln Suite 100 Carson City NV, 89703About
Dr. Richard Bessette is a general surgeon practicing in Carson City, NV. Dr. Bessette specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Bessette provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1981
Tufts University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kraig Allyn Knoll MD1470 Medical Pkwy Carson City NV 89703
- Dr. Kevin D Halow MD1375 Vista Lane Carson City NV 89703
- Dr. Andrew John Erickson MD1375 VISTA LN CARSON CITY NV 89703
- Dr. Timothy J King MD1375 Vista Lane Carson City NV 89703
- Dr. Mark A. Demar M.D.1470 Medical Pkwy Carson City NV 89703
- Mr. Arturo Guzman M.D.1375 VISTA LN CARSON CITY NV 89703