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Dr. Donald Hess, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Donald Hess, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Hess, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Donald Hess, MD
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Dr. Donald Hess, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 58
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Hess, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Donald Hess, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1990 and completed a residency at HARVARD Medical School.They currently practice at Boston Medical Center and are affiliated with Boston Medical Center. Dr. Hess has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hess received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hess is board certified in General Surgery.

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Obesity
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Obesity
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Obesity
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Barrett's Esophagus
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pediatric Advanced Laparoscopy Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Boston Medical Center
    88 East Newton St Ste D-507, Boston, MA 02118
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Jun 03, 2022
Dr Hess is the best dr very very professional
Alexander coelho — Jun 03, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Donald Hess, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Boston, MA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1990. He specializes in Bariatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Deaconess Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1995
Residency Hospital
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Dr. Donald Hess, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Donald Hess, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boston Medical Center

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA