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Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD

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(25 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1982)

Professional interests include: transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), echocardiogram (echo), heart problems

225 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 305
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 585-4321

Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is a cardiologist in Louisville, KY specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1982 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is affiliated with UofL Health and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC.

Office Locations

225 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 305
Louisville, KY 40202

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201 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

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Some issues Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

transesophageal echocardiography

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD performed more transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, and spectral Doppler echocardiography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	85
cardiac procedures	246
doctor visit	609
hospital care	1394
inpatient care	1308
lab tests	361
minimally invasive procedures	60
nuclear scan	108
outpatient care	86
preventive care	28
stress testing	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	702
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1083
Black	284
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	421
85 and over	192
Less than 65	304

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	62
cardiac procedures	460
doctor visit	540
hospital care	1200
inpatient care	1135
lab tests	283
minimally invasive procedures	70
nuclear scan	118
outpatient care	65
preventive care	19
stress testing	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	342

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	833
Female	808

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1243
Black	355
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	587
From 75 to 84	476
85 and over	238
Less than 65	340

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	51
cardiac procedures	658
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	454
hospital care	1058
inpatient care	1003
lab tests	192
minimally invasive procedures	127
nuclear scan	99
outpatient care	55
stress testing	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	559

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1400
Female	1332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2124
Black	550
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	954
From 75 to 84	842
85 and over	380
Less than 65	556

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	53
cardiac procedures	621
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	428
hospital care	837
inpatient care	787
lab tests	163
minimally invasive procedures	108
nuclear scan	116
outpatient care	50
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	505

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	692
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1076
Black	258
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	212
Less than 65	247

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	63
cardiac procedures	490
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	436
hospital care	1030
inpatient care	990
lab tests	75
minimally invasive procedures	77
nuclear scan	105
outpatient care	40
stress testing	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	385

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	694
Female	621

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1023
Black	260
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	221
Less than 65	219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
cardiac procedures	516
cardioversion	23
doctor visit	468
hospital care	762
inpatient care	706
lab tests	34
minimally invasive procedures	80
nuclear scan	99
outpatient care	56
stress testing	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	417

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	803
Female	675

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1125
Black	318
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	558
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	193
Less than 65	288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
cardiac procedures	463
doctor visit	390
hospital care	828
inpatient care	793
lab tests	26
minimally invasive procedures	99
nuclear scan	66
outpatient care	35
stress testing	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	397

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	635
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	845
Black	258
Hispanic	12
Asian	12
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	165
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
cardiac procedures	478
doctor visit	295
hospital care	822
inpatient care	792
minimally invasive procedures	90
nuclear scan	56
outpatient care	30
stress testing	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	422

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	842
Black	252
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	144
Less than 65	220

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	427
doctor visit	316
hospital care	508
inpatient care	486
minimally invasive procedures	104
nuclear scan	32
outpatient care	22
stress testing	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	395

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	127
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	478
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	270
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
minimally invasive procedures	120
nuclear scan	42
stress testing	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	436

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	639
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	966
Black	161
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	477
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	164
Less than 65	169

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	432
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	246
hospital care	537
inpatient care	537
minimally invasive procedures	127
nuclear scan	37
stress testing	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	395

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	147
Hispanic	14
Asian	12
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	385
85 and over	138
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated as a cardiologist in Louisville, KY were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

blood draw	53
cardiac procedures	479
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	404
hospital care	865
inpatient care	825
lab tests	162
minimally invasive procedures	96
nuclear scan	79
outpatient care	48
preventive care	23
stress testing	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	399

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	745
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	274
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	1090
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	424
85 and over	197
Less than 65	257
65 to 74	526

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	36
Cancer	13
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1982. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1982)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UofL Health

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 25 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Louisville, KY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$2,908 Vascular $1,355	MitraClip System $963	CardioMEMS HF System $327	MitraClip $138	CardioMEMS $125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$965 ENTRESTO $812	LEQVIO $153
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$807 XARELTO $793	INVOKANA $14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$692 BRILINTA $649	WAINUA $13	$31
Amgen Inc.	$646 Repatha $614	Corlanor $21	$11
Other	$4,617 ELIQUIS $572	SAMSCA $472	LifeVest $382	PRALUENT $333	MULTAQ $149	Other $2,709

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,807
Travel and Lodging	$1,818
Education	$10

Biography

Dr. Matthew Bessen, who practices in Louisville, KY, is a medical specialist in adult cardiology. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Bessen attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. His areas of expertise consist of heart problems, nuclear cardiology, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Dr. Bessen has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is affiliated with UofL Health. Dr. Bessen has an open panel in Louisville, KY according to Doctor.com.