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Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD

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Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD
5.0 (103 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD

Oncology*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Samstein graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New York, NY and has 28 years experience. Dr. Samstein currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center. At present, Dr. Samstein received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 103 times. Dr. Samstein's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Samstein also speaks Spanish. Dr. Samstein is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation
    1283 York Ave # 9, New York, NY 10065
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  2. 2 Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation
    41 Elizabeth St Ste 507, New York, NY 10013
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Experience and Background Check

Liver Biopsy
Liver Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Liver Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Liver Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Anemia
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Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Gallstones
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Gallbladder Removal
Hepatectomy
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Blood Vessel Cancer
Breast Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Eye Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Adenoma
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hepatocellular Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Tumor
Lymphangioma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Polycystic Liver Disease
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colposcopy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Resection
Liver Surgery
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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5.0
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1 Star (0)

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Feb 03, 2025
Professional, knowledgeable, informative and patient.
Alice Davis — Feb 03, 2025
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Insurance Accepted

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD is an oncology specialist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in Oncology, General Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Oncology
General Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samstein's profile.

Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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

Dr. Samstein has over 28 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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