Dr. Walter Dale Blessing MD
Surgeon
510 Albemarle Rd Charleston SC, 29407About
Dr. Walter Blessing is a general surgeon practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Blessing 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. Blessing 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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