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Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.8 (12)
Map Pin Small Newport News, VA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD

Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Newport News, VA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Loyola College of Maryland and is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gessner an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Gessner works at Practice in Newport News, VA with other offices in Hampton, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gessner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    101 Philip Roth St, Newport News, VA 23606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 316-5800
  2. 2
    Riverside Urology Specialists - Hampton
    850 Enterprise Pkwy Ste 2000, Hampton, VA 23666 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 599-6333
  3. 3
    Riverside Regional Medical Center
    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 594-2000

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  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
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
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
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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    About Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255335519
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Loyola College of Maryland
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Frederick Gessner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gessner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gessner has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gessner has seen patients for Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gessner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Gessner. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gessner.

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