Robert F. Berke Schlessel MD

Physician

2 Church St SSte 504New Haven, CT 06519
Phone+1 203-624-0006
Fax+1 203-562-4694

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Summary

Dr. Robert Schlessel is a General Surgeon based in New Haven, CT, currently serving as an Attending Surgeon at the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System. He completed his medical education with an MD from The University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1975, followed by an internship and residency in surgery at Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He has contributed to the medical literature with publications on complications related to acute pancreatitis and gastrointestinal issues, with one of his works being cited twice. Dr. Schlessel is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1976 - 1980
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1975 - 1976
The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1975

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Certifications & Licensure

CT State Medical License 1979 - 2023

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Focal segmental ischemia of the terminal ileum mimicking Crohn's disease.
Colleen M. Brophy, Frederick Wg, Schlessel R, Barwick Kw
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 1988-06-01