Overview
Internal medicine allows me to connect with people at times in their lives where they are most vulnerable and in need of help. I enjoy the challenge of diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of emergent and nonemergent problems. The secret to this calling is being able to connect with the patients on a personal level. Once you are able to make that connections, it is no longer work.
Dr. Bessler is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
Dr. Bessler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bessler is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
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Virginia Urology Center PC
Velimir Luketic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Luketic is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Cholestasis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Luketic is currently accepting new patients.
Medstar Medical Group-Southern Maryland LLC
Suresh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Leonardtown, Maryland. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 64 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph C. Bessler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph C. Bessler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph C. Bessler by calling their office at 804-462-5155. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph C. Bessler a top-rated expert for Essential Thrombocythemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph C. Bessler is classified as an Advanced expert for Essential Thrombocythemia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph C. Bessler specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph C. Bessler is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Essential Thrombocythemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Joseph C. Bessler accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph C. Bessler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 804-462-5155 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Chronic CoughDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- CirrhosisDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- FaintingDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- LymphangitisDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- VertigoDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Vertigo.
- XanthomaDr. Bessler isAdvanced. Learn about Xanthoma.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- BoilsDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- CarbuncleDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- CellulitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colorectal CancerDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DeliriumDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EmpyemaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- FolliculitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Frequent or Urgent UrinationDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Frequent or Urgent Urination.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- HeadacheDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Heart AttackDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HemochromatosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hemochromatosis.
- Hemophilia ADr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hemophilia A.
- Hemophilia BDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hemophilia B.
- Hemophilic ArthropathyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hemophilic Arthropathy.
- HivesDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hives.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Industrial BronchitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Industrial Bronchitis.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- LabyrinthitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Labyrinthitis.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lyme DiseaseDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Lyme Disease.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MelorheostosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Movement DisordersDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Nasal FlaringDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- NecrosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- PachydermoperiostosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Pachydermoperiostosis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- PneumoniaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Punctate Palmoplantar Keratoderma Type 1Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Palmoplantar Keratoderma Type 1.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- RingwormDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- SciaticaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- SclerodermaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- ScoliosisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- ShinglesDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- SinusitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Thyroid StormDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- TracheitisDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- VisceromegalyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Bessler isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.