Summary

Dr. Wessel is internationally known for his pioneering work in caring for infants with heart disease. Dr. Wessel previously was a professor of pediatrics (anesthesia) at the Harvard Medical School. He was chief of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children’s for many years and previously served as president of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 48 years of experience
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Childrens National Medical Center

111 Michigan Ave NwWashington, DC 20010

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AnesthesiologyAnesthesiologyAnesthesiologyAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
48 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCWoodbridge , VAMount Airy , MDKensington , MD
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Topiwala National Medical College
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Medical Specialties

Dr. David Lloyd Wessel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Lloyd Wessel has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
  • Check-up
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Transplantation
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Immunization
  • Myocarditis
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatrics
  • Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome
  • Physical
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Transposition of Great Vessels
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale New Haven Hospital

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Dr. David Wessel's office is located at 111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20010.
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Dr. David Wessel is affiliated with Childrens National Medical Center.
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