Dr. Joel Benowitz MD
Surgeon
206 W Park Ave Long Beach NY, 11561About
Dr. Joel Benowitz is a general surgeon practicing in Long Beach, NY. Dr. Benowitz specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Benowitz provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1975
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Birth Defects
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Gas
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Dr. Joel Benowitz MD's Practice location
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