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Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
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Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 44
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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About

Dr. Abbadessa graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr-Albert Einstein. Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Abbadessa has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Anorectal Fistula among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Abbadessa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abbadessa is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Sigmoidoscopy
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Colorectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anal Fissure
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoids
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Anal Cauterization
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Colonoscopy
Rectal Prolapse
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Vaginectomy

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Aetna
  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  2. 2 McGrath Outpatient Pavilion-Audiology
    4250 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  3. 3 UCSD Heath Care
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
  4. 4 Office
    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, San Diego, CA 92122

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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Abbadessa frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Anorectal Fistula. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
    2009
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Med Ctr-Albert Einstein
    2013
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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