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Dr. Benjamin Lifshitz, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Lifshitz, MD

Dr. Benjamin Lifshitz, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan and Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Lifshitz, completed a residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lifshitz an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Lifshitz works at Practice in Brooklyn, NY. 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. Lifshitz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Benjamin C Lifshitz MD PC
    1928 Bay Ave Fl 4, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 646-1818
  2. 2
    Rambam Family Health Center
    1122 Chestnut Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 942-3888
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    Office
    3043 Ocean Ave Ste 205, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 646-1818
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    Hasc Diagnostic and Treatment Center
    1221 E 14th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 535-1956

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  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan
  • Maimonides Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hebrew
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    NPI Number
    • 1245250679
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Maimonides Medical Center
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    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
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    • Internal Medicine
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