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Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 69
Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 69
Chapel Hill, NC
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Chapel Hill, NC.

About

Dr. Calvo graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at National Cancer Instute-Nih.Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Chapel Hill, NC and has 43 years experience. Dr. Calvo currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital, Rex Hospital, Carteret Health Care, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, ECU Health Medical Center, Sovah Health Danville and Wyoming County Community Hospital. Dr. Calvo has experience treating conditions like Liver Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Calvo received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Calvo's office accepts new patients. Dr. Calvo also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Calvo is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Appendicitis
Ascites
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Pineal Region Tumors
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal Disorders
Appendix Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Cancer
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Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Distal Colorectal Cancer
Empyema
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Endocrine Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Familial Colorectal Cancer
Familial Pancreatic Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hamartomatous Colorectal Cancer
Hemophilia
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hepatocellular Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Liver Abscess
Liver Tumor
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Cancer
MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
MSI-L Colorectal Cancer
MSS Colorectal Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumor of Pancreas
Neutropenia
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Islet Cell Cancer
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peritoneal Cancer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Reticulosarcoma
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Splenomegaly
Sporadic Colorectal Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Cancer Screening
Cancer Treatment
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
Colposcopy
Cystotomy
da Vinci® Colectomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Cervix
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemicolectomy
Hepatectomy
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Hysterectomy
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Oral Cancer Screening
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation
Rectal Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Screenings
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Universal American
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
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    Curative PPO Plus
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  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • MedCost

Locations

  1. 1 University of North Carolina Hospitals
    101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 966-8007
  2. 2 UNC Burn Reconstruction and Aesthetic Center
    143 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 966-8596

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Aug 30, 2017
Dr. Calvo starts where other surgeons fear to or simple are not trained to go. This man saved my life and, as my referring surgeon stated, "His task is above my pay grade." Dr. Calvo, his staff and his colleagues are life savers...mine.
Christopher Dean Everette in Asheboro, NC — Aug 30, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
Oncology
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Geo Wash University School Med
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • National Cancer Instute-Nih
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Calvo frequently treats the following conditions: Liver Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital, Rex Hospital, Carteret Health Care, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, ECU Health Medical Center, Sovah Health Danville and Wyoming County Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Calvo, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC

  • Carteret Health Care

    3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • ECU Health Medical Center

    2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC

  • Sovah Health Danville

    142 S Main St, Danville, VA

  • Wyoming County Community Hospital

    400 N Main St, Warsaw, NY