
Dr. Benjamin S Scharfstein M.D.
Surgeon
1 Medical Park Blvd 250 West Bristol TN, 37620About
Dr. Benjamin Scharfstein is a general surgeon practicing in Bristol, TN. Dr. Scharfstein 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. Scharfstein 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1998
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Hernia
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Residency
- E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, General Surgery
- E Tn University J H Quillen College Med 1999
- East Tennessee State University Program
Dr. Benjamin S Scharfstein M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1 Medical Park Blvd 250 West
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