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Dr. Benjamin Philosophe, MD
Overview of Dr. Benjamin Philosophe, MD
Dr. Benjamin Philosophe, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Baltimore, MD. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Philosophe an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Philosophe's Office Locations
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Johns Hopkins Hospital600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287 Directions (410) 614-2989
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Patient First -green Spring10755 Falls Rd, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093 Directions (443) 287-7178
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center601 N Caroline St Fl 8, Baltimore, MD 21287 Directions (410) 955-4006
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Thyroid Nodule
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Gastrectomy
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Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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Splenectomy
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Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 34 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1578585683
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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