Dr. Benjamin Lessig
Geriatrics
Toms River, NJ
25 years experience male
About
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Geriatrics
Licenses
United States: New Jersey
Languages spoken
American Sign Language, English
Doctor Q&A
234 Answers
33 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Benjamin Lessig answered
25 years experience Geriatrics
See below: any diuretic meds can cause burning sensation or urinary frequency. I would consider checking with gyn or urologist for the possibility of dryness of ... Read More
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A 73-year-old female asked:
Dr. Benjamin Lessig answered
25 years experience Geriatrics
Depends: there are important questions you need to consider. confidence from vascular surgeon based on experience and results as well as honesty. the quality ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Lessig answered
25 years experience Geriatrics
It varies: Generally it is less expensive than nursing home. However, there are two things that you need to be aware of. In order to get into the assisted livi ... Read More
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lessig is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Lessig is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Usles tightened. N i get confused when time for pain pill n seizures stroke n happen
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for taking time to answer, greatly appreciated!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
UMDNJ
Completed 1999
Affiliations
American Geriatric Society
American Medical Directors Association
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