Marc Bessler
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions

Overview

Marc Bessler is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bessler is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

New York University School Of Medicine

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Lenox Hill Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery at Lenox Hill
186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10021
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners Vascular Surgery at Lenox Hill
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10075

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Bessler has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Gastric Bypass
Gastrectomy
Gastroparesis
Achalasia
Cholecystitis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marc Bessler

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marc Bessler?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Marc Bessler by calling their office at 212-434-3285. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Marc Bessler a top-rated expert for Obesity?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marc Bessler is classified as an Elite expert for Obesity, 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. Marc Bessler specialize in?

While Dr. Marc Bessler is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Marc Bessler participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Marc Bessler has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Marc Bessler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Marc Bessler accept my insurance?

Dr. Marc Bessler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-3285 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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