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Dr. Benigno Varela, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 40
Dr. Benigno Varela, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Benigno Varela, MD
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Dr. Benigno Varela, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 40
Hamden, CT
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Benigno Varela, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT and has 13 years experience. They graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES|Weill Cornell Medical College in 2011 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital. At present, Dr. Varela received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their 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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Locations

  1. 1 HHC Physician Services PLLC
    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, Hamden, CT 06518
  2. 2 Fairfield Anesthesia Associates LLC
    112 Quarry Rd Fl 3, Trumbull, CT 06611
  3. 3 HHC Physician Services PLLC
    322 E Main St Ste 1B, Branford, CT 06405
  4. 4 Oncology Hematology Care of Connecticut LLC
    40 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 06460

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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
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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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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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benigno Varela, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Varela's profile.

Dr. Benigno Varela, MD is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT