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Benjamin Lerner, MD, MHS

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)
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Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital

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Assistant Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)

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Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital

Appointments

Education & Training

Fellowship
Yale School of Medicine (2022)
MHS
Yale School of Medicine (2022)
Residency
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (2019)
MD
Yale School of Medicine (2016)
AB
Harvard College, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (2011)

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Clinical Care

Overview

Benjamin Lerner, MD, is a gastroenterologist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system, including those that affect the stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. He has a particular interest in swallowing disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), celiac disease, colon cancer screening, and hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes, as well as high-risk gastrointestinal cancer screening and prevention.

Dr. Lerner grew up in a family that included multiple physicians, and observing their compassion and dedication inspired him to become a doctor himself. “I cannot imagine a more fulfilling career,” he says. He chose to become a gastroenterologist because he wanted to be able to help people with a wide variety of diseases, and be able to provide both medical and procedural interventions. “My love for medicine has only grown as I have taken care of more and more patients,” he says.

Being a patient can be anxiety-provoking, says Dr. Lerner, who makes a point of taking time to listen during office visits. “I invite my patients to share any worries they may have, and I do my best to let them know that issues that may be uncomfortable for them are routine for me.”

In addition to his clinical care work, Dr. Lerner is a researcher currently interested in improving identification of individuals who carry genetic mutations that put them at high risk of developing stomach cancer.

Clinical Specialties

Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal Oncology

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Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Original Certification Date
    2022
  • Internal Medicine

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Original Certification Date
    2019

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