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Summary
Rick Gessner was born and raised in Raleigh. After earning his B.S. in Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill, he served as a U.S. Navy officer for four years. He then returned to Chapel Hill and received his M.D. in 1995 on a Navy scholarship. He completed residency training in pediatrics in Washington, D.C. at the National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1998 and achieved board certification in pediatrics. He completed his naval service with a four year tour at Naval Hospital in Charleston, S.C. While there, he was appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Medical University of S.C. and trained residents and nurse practitioners. His wife, Sarah, is also a pediatrician. They married in 1994 and have three children.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner has 7 locationsRaleigh Children And Adolescents Medicine
3100 Duraleigh Rd Ste 300Raleigh, NC 27612 Tel: (919) 781-7490
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
Raleigh Children And Adolescents Medicine
10208 Cerny St Ste 100Raleigh, NC 27617 Tel: (919) 781-7490
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| 31 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Polish, Spanish | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Raleigh , NC | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN |
| Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: New Jersey Medical School | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Gessner's NPI number is 1134151723.
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- Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner is affiliated with Unc Rex Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Wakemed Cary Hospital, and Central Prison Healthcare Complex.
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- Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner's office is located at 3100 Duraleigh Rd Ste 300, Raleigh, NC, 27612.
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