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Dr. Benigno Varela, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Dr. Benigno Varela, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Benigno Varela, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT.
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Dr. Benigno Varela, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Hamden, CT
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benigno Varela, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT.

About

Dr. Varela graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES|Weill Cornell Medical College in 2011 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Hospital.Dr. Benigno Varela, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT and has 13 years experience. Dr. Varela currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Varela has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Varela received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Varela's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Varela also speaks Spanish. Dr. Varela is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Locations

  1. 1 HHC Physician Services PLLC
    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, Hamden, CT 06518
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 281-4463
  2. 2 Oncology Hematology Care of Connecticut LLC
    40 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 06460
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  3. 3 Fairfield Anesthesia Associates LLC
    112 Quarry Rd Fl 3, Trumbull, CT 06611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 374-1515
  4. 4 HHC Physician Services PLLC
    322 E Main St Ste 1B, Branford, CT 06405
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Sep 13, 2022
He always shows concern and compassion. His thorough knowledge of a patient’s medical history and present medical concern help him to find the best treatment to solve the problem. Dr. Varela is one of the most personable and caring physicians I’ve dealt with; he takes the time to talk WITH his patient.
Betty — Sep 13, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES|Weill Cornell Medical College
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Gastroenterology Montefiore/ Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benigno Varela, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Varela's profile.

Dr. Varela frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benigno Varela, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benigno Varela, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT