
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Mass General Brigham Neurosurgery Clinic
- 4 Centennial Drive, Suite 204, Peabody, MA 01960
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-977-0351
- fax: 978-977-0905
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, 2016
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2015
- Internship: Baylor College of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2011
- Fellowship: Rothman Institute for Orthopedics, Spine Research Fellowship, 2010
- Medical Education: Jefferson Medical College, 2009
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- North Shore Health System
- NSHS Cigna Health Plan
- NSHS Neighborhood Health Plan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
173 ratings, 54 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
He made me feel like he actually cared
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Excellent
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Dr Bessey is outstanding! I am fortunate to have him as a care provider.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 1/8/2026
Always a good experience. Dr Bessey knows his stuff and is really invested in helping fix the problem.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
I was thrilled with my experience! Loved everything about this doctor. Would highly recommend.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
He was very open, eager to listen and explained things with clarity.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Very good.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Caring explained what the immediate treatment plan is. Asked if I had questions.
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
I was extremely pleased with this provider. It was the first time I met him but he made me feel I would be in good hands
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr Bessey was wonderful it was the first time I met with him He made me very comfortable and was patient and answered all my questions. He explained my problems so I could understand.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Informative & Knoweledgable
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr.Bessey was very personable and down to earth. He reviewed my MRI and was able to explain to me in layman terms what we're looking at and what he could do from a surgical perspective to correct the issue.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
He was knowledgeable and his manner put me at ease about the future. It was Avery good visit. It looks like I will not need spine surgery, but in the likely event that I do need surgery, I would feel that it would be successful.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr Bessey was great to work with and was easy to understand.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
This was an exploratory consult Doctor understood my scenario completely and provided excellent advice
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
I was happy to have a referral to Dr Bessey as he had done my husband's back surgery and it well very well. He's an excellent doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Wants what's best for the patient.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
I didn't feel he was actually with me. He was kind of lackadaisical. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/11/2025
Its always excellent
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Excellent! Dr Bessey very professional, personable and pleasant. Easy to understand and converse with.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
Thank you
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Everybody at that care place was very courteous and very informative.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
My experience with both Dr. Bessey and Nurse [redacted] was very good. They spent time with me to make sure that I understood everything we discussed.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Everything goes well for any discussion about my problems
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
I am quite overweight and I really appreciated that Dr. Bessey did not continuously talk about my weight, but we did talk about it and he was very respectful. He explained my condition very thoroughly and in a way that was easy to understand..
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
Immediately felt comfortable as soon as Dr. Bessey entered room & introduced himself. He put me at ease and explained my situation thoroughly.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Very satisfied with Dr Bessey j
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
Very good visit.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Everyone was respectful, professional and helpful, from receptionist to doc
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
He was calming, thorough, a good listener, explained things well in simple terms. I would definitely recommend him
- Reviewed on 9/7/2025
Great provider
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Great service
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Everyone went above & beyond to not only provide services, but everyone was very welcoming. I arrived an hour before my scheduled visit @ noon & I left after being seen at 1140 - 20min b4 my scheduled appointment!!! Kudos to ALL!!!???
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
I recently had my first appointment with Dr. Bessey, and it was a very positive experience. He recommended a spinal fusion and took the time to clearly explain the reasoning behind it, as well as what to expect from the procedure. He was professional, respectful, and thorough in answering all of my questions. Dr. Bessey's kind and personable manner helped put me at ease, and I felt that he genuinely cared about my concerns. I left the appointment feeling informed and confident in the care he provides. Highly recommend.
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Could not be any better,look at medical history and reviewed kept me informed on what should be done next
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
My experience was excellent as usual.
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
Everyone was excellent!!
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Down earth easy to talk to understanding
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Great people very professional
- Reviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Bessey was extremely knowledgeable, took the time to explain things to me thoroughly and clearly, and I felt very comfortable with his prognosis.
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Very knowledgeable about my issue and thoroughly explained my condition and the operation needed.
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
Impressive
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Bessey explained the MRI X-Rays with great detail. He clarified the issues of surgery, preparation, and rehabilitation in such a way that I felt better positively assured about a complex situation.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
after seeing the doctor, he contacted a colleague and their office got back to me the very next day. got my test results on a Friday by Monday. The doctor I saw referred me to a colleague and I spoke with them the very next day and arranged for more tests.
- Reviewed on 6/16/2025
Great doctor. Would highly recommend!
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Both Dr. Cirstea and the nurse practitioners were always caring and concerned about me and my condition. I'm very grateful.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
Excellent experience
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
He was very knowledgeable and respectful towards my problem
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
I was extremely impressed with Doctor Bessey. His explanations were thorough and understandable. He took the time to answer questions. I have the utmost confidence in doctor Bessey.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr. Bessey and the people at Dr. Bessey's office are very kind and courteous. You're wonderful.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Bessey was very nice he revied my MRI and explained the anatomy of thew spine so i could understand it
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
very good
- Reviewed on 4/1/2025
Everything was fine.