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.

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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

Office Locations

Dr. 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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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Louisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KYNew Albany , IN
Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Matthew Bessen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Emory Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & ScienceGraduated in 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew Bessen affiliated with?
Dr. Matthew Bessen is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville.
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Where is Dr. Matthew Bessen's office located?
Dr. Matthew Bessen's office is located at 225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 305, Louisville, KY, 40202.
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