Summary

Dr. Richard Bessette is a vascular surgeon who specializes in surgery with extensive expertise in vascular procedures. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the United States Naval Medical Center. With 45 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Bessette brings decades of knowledge to his patient care. He provides services in English.

Dr. Bessette is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Sierra Surgery and practices in Carson City, Nevada. He focuses on treating complex foot conditions such as hammer toe, claw toe, and mallet toe deformities. His surgical expertise includes managing neuropathic skin ulcers and addressing curled fifth toe problems. Dr. Bessette also performs chronic wound care and wound debridement procedures to help patients heal properly. Patients rate him 3.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard A Bessette has 4 locations

Capitol Surgery

1525 Vista Ln Ste 100Carson City, NV 89703
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bessette Richard A Office

410 Fleischmann Way Ste BCarson City, NV 89703

Carson Tahoe Sierra Surgery

1400 Medical PkwyCarson City, NV 89703

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

1600 Medical PkwyCarson City, NV 89703

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Carson City , NVNew Haven , CTLas Vegas , NVReno , NV
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard A Bessette

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Hometown Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard A Bessette has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard A Bessette has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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