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Eric Gessler, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Virginia Beach, VA, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Virginia Beach, VA

Otolaryngic Allergy

Captain, Medical Corps, United States Navy Retired

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  • Office

    Coastal Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons
    984 First Colonial Road Suite #302
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Phone+1 757-481-0385
    Fax+1 757-481-6946
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Summary

  • Dr. Eric Gessler is an otolaryngologist in Virginia Beach, VA and is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and has been in practice 23 years. He specializes in otolaryngic allergy and is experienced in sleep medicine, otolaryngic allergy, and rhinology and sinus disease.

Education & Training

  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaB.S., Minor in Classical Studies, 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
  • First Place, Poster Presentation Award Winner, Annual Meeting Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, 2012
  • Senior Medical Officer of the Quarter, 4th Quarter Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Not your typical day at the office: Otolaryngology in Continuing Promise  
    Mitchell, AO, Gessler EM, VSO Voice, Winter, 1/1/2012
  • Painful Traumatic Neuroma of the Tongue Treated with Serial Alcohol Injections  
    Touchette D, Gessler EM, Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2011

Abstracts/Posters

  • Complications of High Dose Decadron Use in Tonsillectomy: A Retrospective Review. Podium Presentation
    Frasier S, Spadaro E, Gessler EM, NMC Portsmouth 28th Annual Command Research Competition, 1/1/2013
  • Manual Dexterity in Otolaryngology and General Surgery Applicants. Poster Presentation
    Jardine D, Gessler EM, Earley A, NMC Portsmouth 28th Annual Command Research Competition, 1/1/2013
  • Complications of High Dose Decadron Use in Tonsillectomy: A Retrospective Review. Poster Presentation
    Frasier S, Spadaro E, Gessler EM, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Cerumenology. 
    1/1/2012
  • Supervising Residents. 
    Naval Medical Center, Porthsmouth, VA - 1/1/2011
  • The Craniofacial Team: What is the Otolaryngologist’s Role? 
    1/1/2010
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Grant Support

  • Does Practice Make Perfect? Comparing resident performance of mastoidectomy on cadaver temporal bone after session on VOXELman trainerDeputy Surgeon General of the NavyPresent
  • Surgical Dexterity with Stryker Temporal Bone SimulatorDeputy Surgeon General of the NavyPresent

Committees

  • Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology Home Study Committee
  • Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology Physician Resource Committee
  • Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology COMPEC Committee
  • Socioeconomics and Grassroots Representative, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology

Research History

  • Principle Clinical Investigator• Jardine D, Gessler EM, Earley A. Manual Dexterity in Otolaryngology and General Surgery Applicants. • Gaudreau P, Gessler EM. Intracapsular Tonsillectomy: An Effective Tool for Treatment of Keratosis Pharyngeus. Open enrollment.

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Eric Gessler, Dr. Eric Gessler, MD, Dr. E Gessler, Dr. Eric Michael Gessler