Summary

Dr. Gideon Besson is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician who also specializes in sleep medicine. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. With 36 years of clinical experience, Dr. Besson brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Besson practices at Atrium Health Cleveland and provides care in Shelby, North Carolina. His clinical focus includes treating sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. He performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 36 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Gideon Besson has 2 locations

Shelby Medical Associates Pa

711 N DeKalb StShelby, NC 28150
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Atrium Health Cleveland

201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150

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Dr. Gideon Besson, MDDr. Courtney Lynn Weimert, MDDr. Natu V Patel, MDDr. Alan David Laszczynski, DO
PulmonologyInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
36 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Shelby , NCRaleigh , NCHickory , NCGaffney , SC
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gideon Besson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Security Life
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gideon Besson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gideon Besson has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Besson's NPI number is 1164415584.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Gideon Besson accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Gideon Besson accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Gideon Besson affiliated with?
Dr. Gideon Besson is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland.
Does Dr. Gideon Besson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Gideon Besson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Gideon Besson's office located?
Dr. Gideon Besson's office is located at 711 N DeKalb St, Shelby, NC, 28150.

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