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Dr. Walter Blessing, MD

General Surgery*
4.5 (21)
Map Pin Small Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Walter Blessing, MD

Dr. Walter Blessing, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC. They specialize in General Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and is affiliated with Roper Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Blessing, completed a residency at Ochsher. Patients rated Dr. Blessing an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Blessing works at Practice in Charleston, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Ventral Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Incisional Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Blessing's Office 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
    Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 723-6426
  3. 3
    Roper Hospital
    316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 789-1726
    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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Roper Hospital
  • Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lipomas
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Intestinal Obstruction
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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
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
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
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 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 Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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 Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Walter Blessing, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558344093
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ochsher
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Blessing has seen patients for Ventral Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Incisional Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Blessing on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Blessing. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blessing.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Blessing, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Blessing appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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