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Dr. Matthew Ben, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Dr. Matthew Ben, MD
3.7 (29 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Ben, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Albany, NY.
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Dr. Matthew Ben, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Ben, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Matthew Ben, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Albany, NY and has 31 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1993 and completed a residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital.They currently practice at Albany Gastroenterology Consultants and are affiliated with Saint Peter's Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital and Columbia Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ben has experience treating conditions like Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ben received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ben is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hepatitis C
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
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Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Ischemic Colitis
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Albany Gastroenterology Cnslts
    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, Albany, NY 12206
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Based on 29 Reviews
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Feb 15, 2023
Cuts to the chase, and tells you what you exactly need to do to help yourself along with his help for you I consider him the best in the area to go to. He gets right to the point and doesn’t add a lot of fluff.
Carol Jackson — Feb 15, 2023
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1993
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Ben, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ben's profile.

Dr. Ben frequently treats the following conditions: Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Ben, MD is affiliated with Saint Peter's Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital and Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Ben, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY

  • Albany Memorial Hospital

    600 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY