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Dr. Richard Alphonse Bessette MD

Surgeon

4/5(32)
1525 Vista Ln Suite 100 Carson City NV, 89703
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Rating

4/5

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Melanoma
  • Skin Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hernia
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Goiter
  • Graves' Disease

Dr. Richard Alphonse Bessette MD's Practice location

Richard Bessette, MD

1525 Vista Ln Suite 100 -
Carson City, NV 89703
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New patients: 775-887-8885
Fax: 775-887-9117

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CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1600 MEDICAL PARKWAY CARSON CITY NV 89703

Head east on Vista Lane 206 ft
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Merge left onto US 50 9.7 mi
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RENOWN SOUTH MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTERl

10101 DOUBLE R BLVD RENO NV 89521

Head east on Vista Lane 206 ft
Turn right onto Medical Parkway 1383 ft
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Merge left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway (I 580) 4432 ft
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