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Deborah Chen Besson, MD

Family Medicine • Internal Medicine
Women's Health Mount Zion
415-885-7788
Portrait of Deborah Chen Besson
Portrait of Deborah Chen Besson
ucsf logo

Deborah Chen Besson, MD

Family Medicine • Internal Medicine
Women's Health Mount Zion
415-885-7788

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About me

Dr. Deborah Chen Besson is a specialist in internal medicine who focuses on women's health. As a primary care doctor, she provides education and comprehensive care to help her patients achieve and maintain optimal health. Her interests include preventive medicine and chronic disease management. She seeks to build strong patient-doctor relationships and guide her patients through lifestyle and health care decisions.

Besson graduated from Princeton University with a concentration in molecular biology, attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Tufts Medical Center.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Tufts Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    34 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 4, 2026

      Dr. Besson was extraordinarily, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and helpful. She made a big difference and I am already feeling better.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 1, 2026

      Dr Besson was very thorough and patient, she listened to my concerns and answered all of them. I like her a lot.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 22, 2025

      One cannot improve on the care I received. Excellent!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 25, 2025

      Dr. Besson was attentive and receptive to my health issues. She was responsive and articulated treatment care with options and referrals.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 16, 2025

      Never felt rushed!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 4, 2025

      Excellent explanation and care

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