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Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD

General Surgery
4.6 (20)
Map Pin Small Boise, ID
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD

Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Boise, ID. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience. They graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center and St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Karsten an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Karsten works at St. Luke's Clinic - Colon and Rectal Surgery in Boise, ID. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Karsten's Office Locations

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    St. Luke's Clinic - Colon and Rectal Surgery
    125 E Idaho St Ste 303, Boise, ID 83712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 381-9350

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  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
  • St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center
  • St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

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    About Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1124227137
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Utah School of Medicine
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    Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Karsten is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Karsten works at St. Luke's Clinic - Colon and Rectal Surgery in Boise, ID. View the full address on Dr. Karsten’s profile.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Karsten. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Karsten.

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