Summary

Dr. Matthew Bessen specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing 44 years of dedicated experience to heart care. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his internal medicine residency at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Bessen holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Bessen practices at Baptist Health Louisville with locations in Louisville, Kentucky, including UofL Physicians – Cardiology Associates and UofL Health – Heart Hospital at Jewish. He focuses on treating heart failure and managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Bessen 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 44 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Matthew Bessen has 2 locations

UofL Physicians – Cardiology Associates

225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 305Louisville, KY 40202
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UofL Health – Heart Hospital at Jewish

201 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202

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Matthew Bessen, MDDr. Abdulla Abdel Ghani Attum, MDDr. Steven Joseph Raible, MDDr. Naveen Kumar Devabhaktuni, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseThoracic SurgeryCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.8 
44 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 33 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 Speaks English, Spanish
Louisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KYEvansville , IN
Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Med School: Al-Azhar University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Guntur Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Matthew Bessen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Matthew Bessen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Matthew Bessen has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Matthew Bessen holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science in 1982.

NPI Number

Matthew Bessen's NPI number is 1780672402.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Matthew Bessen affiliated with?
Matthew Bessen is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville.
Is Matthew Bessen accepting new patients?
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Does Matthew Bessen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Matthew Bessen speak?
Matthew Bessen speaks English.

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