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Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD
4.2 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 43
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Abbadessa graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr-Albert Einstein.Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Abbadessa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Abbadessa has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Anorectal Fistula among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abbadessa received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Abbadessa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abbadessa is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Rectal Prolapse
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-6277
  2. 2 UCSD Heath Care
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
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  3. 3 Office
    200 W Arbor Dr Fl 1, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6886
  4. 4 Office
    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, San Diego, CA 92122
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 249-1837

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4.2
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 08, 2018
Abbadessa is the most thoughtful and caring colorectal doctor you will ever find. I actually cried when I learned he had left NYC. I’m still not over it.
Sean in NYC — Oct 08, 2018
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Med Ctr-Albert Einstein
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abbadessa's profile.

Dr. Abbadessa frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Anorectal Fistula. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA