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Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD is a General Surgeon in Boise, ID.
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Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Boise, ID
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD is a General Surgeon in Boise, ID.

About

Dr. Karsten graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD is a General Surgeon in Boise, ID and has 20 years experience. Dr. Karsten currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center. Dr. Karsten has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karsten received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Karsten's office accepts new patients. Dr. Karsten is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross of Idaho PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Urology Associates PA
    125 E Idaho St Ste 303, Boise, ID 83712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 381-9350
  2. 2 St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center
    520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 706-0201
  3. 3 St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
    190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 381-2222
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karsten
4.6
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Jan 04, 2024
About 11 years ago he did my colon surgery and everything went great. Friendly and talented.
Scott — Jan 04, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Karsten frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Karsten, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID

  • St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center

    9850 W St Lukes Dr, Nampa, ID