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
  • 5
  • 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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner has 7 locations

Raleigh Children And Adolescents Medicine

3100 Duraleigh Rd Ste 300Raleigh, NC 27612
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
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

Wakemed Cary Hospital

1900 Kildaire Farm RdCary, NC 27518

Wakemed Raleigh Campus

3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610

Duke Raleigh Hospital

3400 Wake Forest RdRaleigh, NC 27609

Unc Rex Hospital

4420 Lake Boone TrlRaleigh, NC 27607

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PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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 English Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Raleigh , NCFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: New Jersey Medical School Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Ryan Gessner has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Gessner's office located?
Dr. Richard Gessner's office is located at 3100 Duraleigh Rd Ste 300, Raleigh, NC, 27612.
Does Dr. Richard Gessner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Gessner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Gessner affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Gessner is affiliated with Unc Rex Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Wakemed Cary Hospital, and Central Prison Healthcare Complex.
Does Dr. Richard Gessner accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Richard Gessner speak?
Dr. Richard Gessner speaks English and Spanish.

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