Michael D Bess DO

Physician

1601 W 5th AveSuite 137Columbus, OH 43212
Phone+1 276-679-9600
Fax+1 423-239-3003

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Summary

Dr. Michael Bess, DO is an emergency medicine physician in Columbus, Ohio. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Ohio, Arizona, and North Carolina. He is affiliated with Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Education & Training

West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1992

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Certifications & Licensure

AZ State License 2020 - 2028
TN State License 1996 - 2028
VA State License 1996 - 2028
IN State License 1992 - 2027
MS State License 1995 - 2027
NC State License 2000 - 2027
OH State License 1990 - 2027
AL State License 1996 - 2026
WV State License 1995 - 2026
IL State License 1992 - 1996
AOA Board of Family Physicians Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

11 citations
Enhanced humans versus "normal people": elusive definitions.
Michael Bess
The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. 2010-12-01
2 citations
Icarus 2.0: A Historian's Perspective on Human Biological Enhancement
Michael Bess
Technology and Culture. 2007-01-01