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Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD

Oncology*
5.0 (100)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD

Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Oncology, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine and is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Samstein an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Samstein works at Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation in New York, 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.

Dr. Samstein's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation
    1283 York Ave # 9, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2
    Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation
    41 Elizabeth St Ste 507, New York, NY 10013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Breast Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
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Hemochromatosis
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Hepatic Adenoma
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Hypercoagulable State
Hyperparathyroidism
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Leukocytosis
Liver Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Pancytopenia
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Peritoneal Cancer
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Polycystic Liver Disease
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Resection
Liver Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1164463733
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

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    Dr. Samstein works at Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Samstein’s profile.

    100 patients have reviewed Dr. Samstein. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Samstein.

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