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Dr. Robert Gessman, MD

Pain Medicine*
4.6 (5)
Map Pin Small Ladson, SC
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Robert Gessman, MD

Dr. Robert Gessman, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Ladson, SC. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from The Commonwealth Medical College and is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center. Dr. Gessman, completed a residency at Cooper University Hospital Anesthesiology. Patients rated Dr. Gessman an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Gessman works at Carolina Pain Physicians in Ladson, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Pain, Back Pain and Intervertebral Disc Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Gessman's Office Locations

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    Carolina Pain Physicians
    9404 Highway 78 Ste 100, Ladson, SC 29456 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    About Dr. Robert Gessman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1710220413
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cooper University Hospital Pain Management
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cooper University Hospital Anesthesiology
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Of Hawaii Ja Burns School Of Medicine - General Surgery
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • The Commonwealth Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Trident Medical Center
    • Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center

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    Dr. Robert Gessman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gessman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Gessman works at Carolina Pain Physicians in Ladson, SC. View the full address on Dr. Gessman’s profile.

    Dr. Gessman has seen patients for Chronic Pain, Back Pain and Intervertebral Disc Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gessman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Gessman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gessman.

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