Summary

Dr. Andrew Benintende is a general surgeon who focuses on using innovative surgical solutions to care for patients. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery with robotic assisted operations and regularly employs new technologies to better treat his patients. He believes that a patient centered approach to care with shared decision making is a corner stone of surgical treatment. He is passionate about research as he has a background in basic science organoid development, and clinical outcomes research focused on improving patient care for acutely ill general surgery patients.
Dr. Benintende was born in Pittsburgh, PA, but grew up in Dubai UAE, giving him a diverse and unique perspective of the world. He completed his General Surgery residency at Columbia University – New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he has stayed as a faculty member in department of General Surgery. He cares deeply about medical education and thoughtful, effective patient care.

Office Location

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew J Benintende

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Andrew J Benintende has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Andrew J Benintende has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

Dr. Andrew J Benintende holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2017.

NPI Number

Dr. Benintende's NPI number is 1629502133.

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

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Where is Dr. Andrew Benintende's office located?
Dr. Andrew Benintende's office is located at 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032.

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