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Benjamin Lerner, MD, MHS

Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology
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Patient type treated
Adult
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
Not Applicable
Board Certified in
Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

Biography

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.

Titles

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

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)

Additional Information

Locations
Yale Digestive Diseases, Westport
325 Riverside Ave
325 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
  • Yale Digestive Diseases, Westport
    325 Riverside Ave
    325 Riverside Avenue
    Westport, CT 06880

Biography

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.

Titles

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

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)

Additional Information

Locations
Yale Digestive Diseases, Westport
325 Riverside Ave
325 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
  • Yale Digestive Diseases, Westport
    325 Riverside Ave
    325 Riverside Avenue
    Westport, CT 06880
Yale Digestive Diseases, Westport
325 Riverside Ave
325 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
  • Yale Digestive Diseases, Westport
    325 Riverside Ave
    325 Riverside Avenue
    Westport, CT 06880