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Frank Wessels, M.D.
Saleeby & Wessels Proctology
General Surgery: Colon and Rectal Surgery
Raleigh, NC
4.9
949 Ratings
379 Comments
Dr. Frank J. Wessels is board-certified in Surgery and board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Wessels has also been selected as the 2013 & 2014 Regional Top Doctor in Colon and Rectal Surgery through Castle Connolly Medical, an industry resource that identifies top doctors in their profession.
4.9
949 Ratings
379 Comments
Dr. Frank J. Wessels is board-certified in Surgery and board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Wessels has also been selected as the 2013 & 2014 Regional Top Doctor in Colon and Rectal Surgery through Castle Connolly Medical, an industry resource that identifies top doctors in their profession.
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Dr. Wessels graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York with a B.S. in Biology and Sociology. He went on to attend Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y. where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Wessels then completed six years of General Surgery Residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He later pursued further specialty training with a one-year Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando.
top_doctor_award_wesselsPrior to joining Dr. Saleeby Sr. and Dr. Saleeby Jr. in the summer of 2006, Dr. Wessels practiced for almost three years in New Orleans. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Wessels is Board Certified in Surgery and Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Wessels has also been selected as the 2013 & 2014 Regional Top Doctor in Colon and Rectal Surgery through Castle Connolly Medical, an industry resource that identifies top doctors in their profession. While trained and proficient in all aspects of the specialty of colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Wessels focuses on the medical and surgical management of anal and rectal conditions as well as colonoscopy.
Dr. Wessels is an active member of The Piedmont Colon and Rectal Surgery Society, E.R. Woodward Surgical Society, The North Carolina Medical Society and the North Carolina Chapter of The American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Wessels was born in Manhasset, NY. He and his wife, Melissa, have two sons. In his spare time, Dr. Wessels enjoys physical fitness, coaching little league baseball and participating in all sports with his children.
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Dr. Wessels was very professional, and explained the treatment that was best for my problem and I’m feeling much better and experienced no pain at all! Nietra, his medical assistant was so sweet and made me feel very comfortable!
Excellent, thanks.
dr. Wessel was through, answered my questions,
Very understanding and patient
Dr. W was so kind and personable. He made me feel comfortable and answered all of our questions!
He is amazing doctors
Entire staff is amazing. Friendly, considerate . Dr Wessels made the visit comfortable and easy!
Best of The Best
Pleasant demeanor. I’m frustrated that both Dr. Wessels and the staff were not forthcoming coming with more information about injections, namely the cost, the pros/cons of doing the procedure. The doctor should NOT ask a patient if they want a procedure when they are in the vulnerable, exposed potion of an exam. Please treat the person with dignity by sitting them up, explaining what they saw in the exam, telling the pros/cons of treatment, and answering any questions. My situation was VERY uncomfortable for me and I ended up making a decision on treatment that I regret. I have a role in the problem. I should have been more assertive, asking more questions, which would have slowed the process down, but I do wish doctors would initiate more of that on behalf of their patients. I will be taking my business to another practice, which will be years is colonoscopies due to family history.
Dr. Wessels was extremely knowledgeable, made me feel extremely comfortable, and was very easy to talk to. He gave great information, and made me feel confident about his care and ideas! Nietra, who worked with him had amazing patient care and made me feel at ease- she had a calming demeanor and confident attitude and trust in Dr. Wessels, which really makes the patient feel confident and safe! Thank you !!!