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.
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.
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.

Explained options available and based on my particular needs came up with a solution.
This was my second visit with Dr. Wessels. He is very thorough, considerate of treating a very sensitive area of the body, and efficient. I most appreciated that I didn’t feel rushed while he listened to all of my concerns, and that he did an exam and treatment very quickly. His nurse is very kind and reassuring. I felt well cared for.
I recently visited Dr. Wessels’ office for an evaluation of a health issue, and I had a wonderful experience. The office staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Nittra, in particular, was amazing and made me feel at ease from the moment I walked in. Dr. Wessels was equally fantastic—he was thorough, compassionate, and really took care of my concern. Overall, it was a very positive visit, and I highly recommend them!
Very knowledgeable, respectful, and professional. I was embarrassed and nervous for my appointment and was quickly put at ease by friendly demeanor and professional nature. Thank you Dr.
Absolutely the best
Great experience!
Dr Wessels is extremely knowledgeable and very good at explaining procedures and subsequent expectations from the patient’s perspective. I HIGHLY recommend him!
I love the punctuality. My appointment was at 10:10. I arrived at 10 AM. I was walking out at 10: 35. The doctor was easy to talk to and very personable.
He clearly knows what he's doing, but he comes across rather condescending. I also wonder if he is trauma informed.
Dr. Wessels was excellent! Thanks!