Dr. Frank J. Wessels, MD | Raleigh, NC | Colorectal Surgeon

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Board certified colon and rectal surgeon focusing on the office and surgical management of anorectal diseases (Proctology) and colonoscopies.

4.8

192 Ratings
30 years of experience
48 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Albany Medical College
143 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Wessels' Ratings and Reviews

4.8

192 Ratings with 143 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (138) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (137) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Spent time with me: (137) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (118) Did WellNeeds Improvement (7)
Flexible scheduling: (118) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Saw me in a timely manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients consistently praise Dr. Frank Joseph Wessels for his professionalism, kind bedside manner, and ability to clearly explain medical procedures, making them feel comfortable and informed. Positive reviews highlight his knowledgeable and compassionate approach, efficient office staff, minimal wait times, and the ease of scheduling appointments, contributing to a positive experience overall. On the negative side, some patients experienced uncaring or dismissive behavior, and there were concerns regarding costs not being clearly communicated outside of insurance coverage.

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Excellent Service- Scheduling appointment & checking out was easy & non stressful from scheduling staff. Wait time was very short with no concerns or issues. Dr. Wessels & Nursing staff were very professional from beginning, during & after medical procedure. They answered all questions & concerns regarding procedure.

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Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

August 27th, 2026

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All staff were very helpful and friendly. The doctor was very helpful and diagnosed my problem quickly.

August 20th, 2026

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Excellent visit and got in same day as requested.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

August 5th, 2026

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I had an excellent experience during my visit. Dr. Wessels is very professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to listen carefully to my concerns. He explained clearly, and answered all questions, and made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the office was clean and organized.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

July 21st, 2026

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He was professional, very knowledgeable, took time to answer questions, staff was nice, no long wait to be see & take care of issue.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

July 6th, 2026

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Great bedside manner and communication

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

June 21st, 2026

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While I was there for nothing more than to waste my money (thanks to a referral), and time for myself and the doctor, Dr. Wessels is a true professional. Very direct, straight to the point, and no sugar coating which is exactly what I want in a care specialist. He talked everything through step by step and still checked me out even though we were on the same page that I was there for the wrong reasons. I hope that I don't have to visit again, but if I do, I hope to be able to see Dr. Wessels again.

June 4th, 2026

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Excellent patient care across the board

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

May 5th, 2026

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This office is a class act! Always on time, quick and efficient with minimal discomfort. Dr Wessels is very competent and kind and his staff is phenomenal! I would highly recommend

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

March 25th, 2026

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Very short

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

March 24th, 2026

Frank J Wessels MD

2406 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 250Raleigh, NC 27607

Tel: (919) 787-2542

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 3:15 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Frank Joseph Wessels, MD	Dr. Christopher Mantyh, MD	Dr. Brenna Kate Houlihan, MD	Dr. Mark Koruda
Colorectal Surgery	Colorectal Surgery	Surgery	Colorectal Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (192 Ratings)	3.9 (33 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
30 Years of Experience		12 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English			Speaks English, Spanish
Raleigh , NC	Durham , NC	Louisville , KY	Chapel Hill , NC
Med School: Albany Medical College		Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Colorectal Surgery

Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Anal Cancer (Anus Neoplasms)
Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani)
Anal Ulcer (Fissure in Ano)
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Fistula
Rectal Pain

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Wessels' NPI number is 1780649111.

Dr. Karen L. Sherman
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| Raleigh, NC
(3)
Dr. Susanna S. Hill
Colorectal Surgery
11 Years Exp | Durham, NC
(0)
Dr. Megan Claire Turley, MD
Surgery
12 Years Exp | Durham, NC
(0)
Dr. Alisan Fathalizadeh
Colorectal Surgery
| Raleigh, NC
(0)
Dr. Kevin Andrew Chen, MD
Surgery
8 Years Exp | Chapel Hill, NC
(0)
Dr. Harvey G. Moore, MD
Colorectal Surgery
| Durham, NC
(0)
Dr. Billy Y. Lan, MD
Colorectal Surgery
| Durham, NC
(0)
Dr. Robert Hugo Ofori Nunoo, MD
Colorectal Surgery
28 Years Exp | Raleigh, NC
(11)
Dr. Katharine Louise Jackson
Colorectal Surgery
| Raleigh, NC
(0)
Dr. John Migaly, MD
Colorectal Surgery
| Durham, NC
(7)

What languages does Dr. Frank Wessels speak?: Dr. Frank Wessels speaks English.
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Does Dr. Frank Wessels accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Frank Wessels has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Frank Wessels's office located?: Dr. Frank Wessels's office is located at 2406 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 250, Raleigh, NC, 27607.
Which hospitals is Dr. Frank Wessels affiliated with?: Dr. Frank Wessels is affiliated with Duke Raleigh Hospital.

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