Summary

Dr. Donald Hess is a surgeon with 36 years of experience specializing in surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program and Deaconess Hospital in 1991. Dr. Hess furthered his expertise through a fellowship at New England Deaconess Hospital in 1995, followed by additional residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School in 1997. He holds board certification in Surgery from the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Hess provides care in English.

Dr. Hess practices at Boston Medical Center and Boston Medical Center Brighton in Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating patients with obesity and overweight conditions, as well as pediatric obesity cases. He also addresses pulmonary aspiration issues in his surgical practice. Among the procedures he performs are upper gastrointestinal series evaluations and various blood screening tests including Rh antibodies screening. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • New England Deaconess Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Department of Surgery

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MANatick , MALeonardtown , MDBoston , MA
Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald T. Hess Jr. has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald T. Hess Jr. has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New England Deaconess Hospital1995

Residency

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School1997
Deaconess Hospital1991

Medical School

University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Donald Hess Jr. accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Donald Hess Jr. has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Donald Hess Jr.'s office located?
Dr. Donald Hess Jr.'s office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
Which hospitals is Dr. Donald Hess Jr. affiliated with?
Dr. Donald Hess Jr. is affiliated with Boston Medical Center and Boston Medical Center Brighton.
What languages does Dr. Donald Hess Jr. speak?
Dr. Donald Hess Jr. speaks English.
Does Dr. Donald Hess Jr. accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Donald Hess Jr. accepts on their Vitals profile.

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