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Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD
4.9 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, VA.
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Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 62
Lancaster, VA
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36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, VA.

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Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, VA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Medical Center Hospital Vt.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Rappahannock General Hospital. At present, Dr. Bessler received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bessler is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
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Wellness Examination
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Pharyngitis
Wellness Examination
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anaphylactic Fish Allergy
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
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Animal Allergies
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
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Bronchiectasis
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
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Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
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Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
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Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Hypogonadism
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Lyme Disease
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
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Thyroid Goiter
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Tonsillitis
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Viral Hepatitis
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Diabetes Counseling
Immunization Administration

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  • BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
    The Local Choice-VA
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  • Cigna PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    36 Lively Oaks Rd, Lancaster, VA 22503
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  2. 2 Office
    36 Lively Rd, Lively, VA 22507
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  3. 3 Bon Secours Kilmarnock Primary Care
    402 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bessler
4.9
Based on 17 Reviews
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Sep 27, 2019
Dr. Bessler is a skillful, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctor. I appreciate his approachable, nonjudgemental and kind demeanor. His is responsive to questions in person and via the patient portal. Grateful to have him as my physician.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • National Naval Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical Center Hospital Vt
    1994
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bessler's profile.

Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Rappahannock General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

    8260 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

  • Rappahannock General Hospital

    101 Harris Rd, Kilmarnock, VA