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Benjamin Newton, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)
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Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

Clinician in Medicine (Medical Oncology)

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Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)

Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Clinician in Medicine (Medical Oncology)

Biography

Dr. Benjamin R. Newton earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston in 2003, followed by internship and residency in internal medicine at Tufts-New England Medical Center, also in Boston. Dr. Newton served a clinical fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Tufts Medical Center from 2006-2009. He has been serving patients in the New London area since 2009, and is on the medical staff at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Newton is board certified in Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine.

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Tufts University School of Medicine (2003)

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Benjamin Newton, MD, is board certified in oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. He has a particular interest in thoracic oncology and head and neck cancers.

“I enjoy developing a strong alliance with patients and partnering with them to develop treatment plans,” Dr. Newton says. “Medical oncology offers the opportunity to develop relationships over time with patients, and progress in the field has been incredibly exciting.”

Dr. Newton says he takes his time to educate patients about their diagnosis and management options. “I think patients are reassured when there is a solid foundation to our relationship, which is based on great communication.”

Clinical Specialties

Hematology & Oncology

Board Certifications

  • Hematology (Internal Medicine)

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Original Certification Date
    2010
  • Medical Oncology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Latest Certification Date
    2019
    Original Certification Date
    2009
  • Internal Medicine

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Latest Certification Date
    2017
    Original Certification Date
    2006

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