1. Gastroenterologists
  2. NY
  3. New York, NY
Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD

Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD

Gastroenterology•Male•Age 44

Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

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(212) 235-1519

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Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons medical school in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Lebwohl to book an appointment.

Locations

Columbia Doctors Midtown

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(212) 235-1519
Midtown51 W 51st St New York, NY 10019
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Columbia University Medical Center Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases

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(212) 235-1519
Harkness Pavilion180 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032
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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital • Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals

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Dr. Lebwohl's Reviews

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling (4)
  • Appointment wasn't rushed (4)
  • Explained conditions well (4)
What could be improved
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    Dr. Ben is very bright. At the same time, he makes sure to spend time with you, so that you understand your body. Always calls you back promptly. I strongly recommend Dr. Lebwohl.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    4 people found this helpful
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    Kyle in Fort lee, NJ – Apr 29, 2019
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    Excellent, caring doctor. He is ver thorough in is approach.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
    What could be improved
    No results
    7 people found this helpful
    Helpful
    michele H in New York, NY – Feb 29, 2016
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    Experience and Background Checks

    Experience
    Background

    Background Check

    No malpractice claims found for New York
    No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
    No board actions found for the years we collect data
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    Experience Check

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    Dr. Lebwohl's Top Procedures and Conditions

    Treatment Frequency
    Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
    very high
    very high

    Treatment Frequency

    Dr. Lebwohl treats Gastrointestinal Malabsorption more than 100% of his peers

    Dr. Lebwohl treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

    Celiac Disease
    very high
    very high

    Treatment Frequency

    Dr. Lebwohl treats Celiac Disease more than 100% of his peers

    Dr. Lebwohl treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

    Learn more about Celiac Disease
    Gastritis
    normal
    normal

    Treatment Frequency

    Dr. Lebwohl treats Gastritis more than 88% of his peers

    Dr. Lebwohl treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

    Learn more about Gastritis
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    Dr. Lebwohl's conditions and procedures:

    • Abdominal Disorders
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Abnormal Thyroid
    • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
    • Acidosis
    • Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    • Acute Pharyngitis
    • Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
    • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
    • Anal Disorders
    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal or Rectal Pain
    • Anal Warts
    • Anxiety
    • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
    • Arthritis
    • Arthritis of the Elbow
    • Asthma
    • Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
    • Ataxia
    • Barrett's Esophagus
    • Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
    • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
    • Biliary Atresia
    • Bronchiectasis
    • Canker Sore
    • Celiac Disease
    • Chest Pain
    • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
    • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Disorders
    • Colon Polyp
    • Colonic Diverticulosis
    • Colonic Inertia
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Constipation
    • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    • Dermatitis
    • Dermatitis Herpetiformis
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Diagnostic Endoscopy
    • Diagnostic Evaluation
    • Diarrhea
    • Difficulty With Walking
    • Diverticulitis, Intestinal
    • Diverticulosis, Intestinal
    • Dizziness
    • Duodenal Polypectomy
    • Duodenal Ulcer
    • Duodenitis
    • Dysentery
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enteritis
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Esophageal Motility Disorders
    • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Food Allergy
    • Gait Abnormality
    • Gallbladder Scan
    • Gallstones
    • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
    • Gastric Ulcer
    • Gastritis
    • Gastroenterology Procedures
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Diseases
    • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
    • Gastrointestinal Procedure
    • Gastroparesis
    • Genital Warts
    • Gout
    • Heart Disease
    • Heartburn
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Hepatitis A Screening
    • Hepatitis B Virus Screening
    • Hepatitis C Virus Screening
    • Hepatitis Screening
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Hypertension
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Hypogonadism
    • Hypokalemia
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Ileus
    • Immunization Administration
    • Impedance Testing
    • Indigestion
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    • Insomnia
    • Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
    • Intestinal Abscess
    • Intestinal Ischemia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Iron Metabolism Disorders
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Itchy Skin
    • Joint Pain
    • Lactose Intolerance
    • Lipid Disorders
    • Liver Function Test
    • Malaise and Fatigue
    • Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
    • Malnutrition
    • Medication Management
    • Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
    • Migraine
    • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
    • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Obesity
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
    • Osteoarthritis of Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of Spine
    • Osteopenia
    • Osteoporosis
    • Overweight
    • Painful Urination (Dysuria)
    • Pancreatitis
    • Pelvic Abscess
    • Peptic Ulcer
    • Pericardial Disease
    • pH Probe
    • Pharyngitis
    • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
    • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
    • Pneumonia
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Pouchitis
    • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    • Pyloric Stenosis
    • Raynaud's Disease
    • Rectal Abscess
    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Rectal Diseases
    • Rectal Pain
    • Rectal Ulcer
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Sarcoidosis
    • Screening Colonoscopy
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
    • Shortness of Breath
    • Sinusitis
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Testicular Dysfunction
    • Thyroid Goiter
    • Tobacco Use Disorder
    • Ulcer
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Ultrasound, Endoanal
    • Ultrasound, Esophageal
    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Upper GI Series
    • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
    • VAP Lipid Testing
    • Vertigo
    • Viral Enteritis
    • Viral Hepatitis
    • Vitamin B Deficiency
    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Warts
    • Wheezing
    • Wireless pH Testing

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    Dr. Lebwohl accepts the following insurance:

    Aetna
    Affinity Health Plan
    Amerihealth
    Personal Choice PPO
    Amida Care
    Anthem
    Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
    Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
    Cigna
    Cigna EPO
    Cigna POS
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Connecticare
    EmblemHealth
    GHI HMO
    GHI PPO
    Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Fidelis Care
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    HealthFirst
    MagnaCare
    Medicare
    MultiPlan
    Oxford Health Plans
    POMCO Group
    SelectCare
    UnitedHealthCare
    Community Plan
    Compass
    Medicare
    United Healthcare EPO
    United Healthcare HMO
    United Healthcare POS
    United Healthcare PPO
    VNS Choice
    Vytra Health Plans
    WellCare

    About Me

    Care Philosophy

    We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and...Read more

    Biography

    Dr. Lebwohl is a graduate of Harvard College, where he majored in music. He received his MD from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2003, and...Read more

    Specialties

    • Gastroenterology
    • Internal Medicine

    Board Certifications

    • Gastroenterology
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    Education

    2010
    Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    Fellowship Hospital
    2007
    Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center
    Residency Hospital
    2003
    Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
    Medical School

    Awards

    • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD?

    Call (212) 235-1519 to make an appointment as a new patient, or (212) 305-9338 for existing patients or other inquiries. Click here for more information.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD offer telehealth services?

    Dr. Lebwohl has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

    Is Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD accepting new patients?

    Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Lebwohl's profile to make an appointment.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD accept my insurance?

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    What are Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD's top areas of care?

    Dr. Lebwohl frequently treats Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Celiac Disease, and Gastritis. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Lebwohl treats.

    Where is Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, MD's office located?

    Dr. Lebwohl's office is located at 51 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Dr. Lebwohl is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

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    NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, NY

    7 Awards Received

    NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    New York, NY

    72% Patient Experience Rating, 3% higher than the national average

    7 Awards Received