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Frank Wessels, M.D.
Saleeby & Wessels Proctology
General Surgery: Colon and Rectal Surgery
Raleigh, NC
4.9
994 Ratings
402 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
994 Ratings
402 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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Fast, efficient and painless treatment for a very annoying condition that isn’t that easy to correct yourself. And while I generally don’t like “go backs” to recheck how the procedure worked, who else could you get to check when you can’t yourself?
Great
Dr Wessels is kind and he’s efficient.
Dr. Wessels is so nice and took the time to explain everything to me. The staff there are great also!
Good communicator, compassionate
Very professional, made an awkward treatment much better to handle. Very fast and confident. I feel much better. Thank you so much. I shouldn't have waited so long
Always makes me feel comfortable. I trust his skills.
Great doctor and a great office
Dr. Wessels was great! He explained everything thoroughly and made sure I was comfortable during my visit. His assistant was also great! They both walked me through the process and I felt at ease! I will definitely be returning and recommending him!
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Wessels. From the moment I walked in, he made me feel comfortable and listened attentively to all my concerns. His expertise and compassionate approach really put me at ease, and I felt confident in the treatment plan he recommended. The care I received exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend Dr. Wessels to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and empathetic doctor. Truly outstanding care!