EricMichaelGesslerMD

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

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

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
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
Nominee, Outstanding Specialty Educator, Family Medicine Residency Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, 2003
Third Place, Category 3 Poster Presentation 27th Annual Command Research Competition
Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Fungal Sinusitis.
Jonathan M. Melzer, Brent R. Driskill, Timothy L. Clenney, Eric M. Gessler
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2015-04-22
3 citations
Intracapsular tonsillectomy for keratosis pharyngeous: A pilot study of postoperative recovery and surgical efficacy.
Philip Gaudreau, Eric M. Gessler
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2017-09-01
3 citations
Posttonsillectomy weight loss in adults
Stefan Rozycki, Eric M. Gessler
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2015-04-06

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
Manual Dexterity in Otolaryngology and General Surgery Applicants. Podium Presentation
Jardine D, Gessler EM, Earley A, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
Osteoradionecrosis of the Calcified Larynx: Is Hyperbaric Oxygen a Viable Treatment Option? Poster Presentation
Gaudreau P, Gessler EM, NMC Portsmouth 27th Annual Command Research Competition, 1/1/2012
Osteoradionecrosis of the Calcified Larynx: Is Hyperbaric Oxygen a Viable Treatment Option? Poster Presentation
Gaudreau P, Gessler EM, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, 1/1/2012
Manual Dexterity in Otolaryngology and General Surgery Applicants. Poster Presentation
Jardine D, Gessler EM, Earley A, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, 1/1/2012
AFS and SLIT. Podium Presentation
Melzer J, Gessler EM, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Meeting, 1/1/2012
Superiolateral Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess: An Unusual Complication of Rhinosinusitis. Poster Presentation.
Moy JR, Gessler EM, NMC Portsmouth 25th Annual Command Research Competition, 1/1/2010
Interesting Case: Late Resorbable Plate Extrusion Following Repair of Zygomaticomaxillary Fracture. Poster Presentation
Teti VP, Gallagher TQ, Gessler EM, NMC Portsmouth 25th Annual Command Research Competition, 1/1/2010
Superiolateral Orbital Subperiosteal Abscess: An Unusual Complication of Rhinosinusitis. Poster Presentation.
Moy JR, Gessler EM, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, 1/1/2010
Interesting Case: Late Resorbable Plate Extrusion Following Repair of Zygomaticomaxillary Fracture. Poster Presentation
Teti VP, Gallagher TQ, Gessler EM, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, 1/1/2010
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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
Penetrating Neck Trauma.
1/1/2009
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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