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Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (11)
Map Pin Small Jamaica Plain, MA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD

Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Jamaica Plain, MA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES and is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Newton - Wellesley Hospital and Lowell General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Practice in Jamaica Plain, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Viral Enteritis and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Smith's Office Locations

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    1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 522-9996

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital
  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital
  • Lowell General Hospital

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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Treatment frequency



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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Hemorrhoids
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Gastroptosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Dental Network of America
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    About Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1215974910
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Smith is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Smith has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Smith has seen patients for Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Viral Enteritis and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Smith on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. 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. Smith.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Smith, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Smith appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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