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Dr. Eric Gessler, MD

Dr. Eric Gessler, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Gessler, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gessler has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

984 First Colonial Rd Ste 302 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Telehealth available

Dr. Gessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gessler specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Gessler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gessler

4.1

17 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anne G. – Sep 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Loretta Dunn – Aug 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
H Whelchel – Jan 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
K. Reid – Jul 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Antonio Bryant Gulf War Veteran – Jul 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Chelsea – May 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jaime Cox in Virginia Beach, VA – Feb 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rhianon Growney in Portsmouth, VA – Mar 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
VIRGINIA BEACH – Dec 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Honoree Pellerin in Norfolk, VA – Jul 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gwen W in Virginia Beach, VA – Dec 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Moo in Virginia Beach, VA – Nov 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sam N W in Virginia Beach, VA – Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I feel strongly that listening to my patients is the most important aspect of the patient-provider relationship. Taking time to educate my patients about their disease is next. Patients should be empowered to understand and embrace their disease....read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy & Immunology

  • Otolaryngic Allergy

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Otolaryngic Allergy

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Otolaryngology

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
  • University Of Florida - B.s. Chemistry

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Gessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Coastal Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons984 First Colonial Rd Ste 302 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    1

    Practice

    Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune100 Brewster Blvd Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

      2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr
      Virginia Beach, VA 23456
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

      1060 First Colonial Rd
      Virginia Beach, VA 23454
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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