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Dr. Gary Bessette, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
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Dr. Gary Bessette, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Rochester, NY.
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Dr. Gary Bessette, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Gary Bessette, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Rochester, NY.

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Dr. Gary Bessette, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Rochester, NY and has 44 years experience. They graduated from Dartmouth College in 1980 and completed a residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Jones Memorial Hospital, Geneva General Hospital, F.F. Thompson Hospital, Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. At present, Dr. Bessette received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bessette is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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Joint Pain
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Internal Derangement of Knee
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Marfan Syndrome
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Replacement
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Rochester Community Orthopaedics Llp
    20 Hagen Dr Ste 110, Rochester, NY 14625
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Jun 09, 2021
Did my 2 full knee replacements….excellent outcomes for both. Excellent surgeon. Highly recommend!
— Jun 09, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dartmouth College
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Hartford Hospital
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Bessette, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bessette's profile.

Dr. Gary Bessette, MD is affiliated with Jones Memorial Hospital, Geneva General Hospital, F.F. Thompson Hospital, Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Bessette, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jones Memorial Hospital

    191 N Main St, Wellsville, NY

  • Geneva General Hospital

    196 North St, Geneva, NY

  • F.F. Thompson Hospital

    350 Parrish St, Canandaigua, NY

  • Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY

  • Unity Hospital

    1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY