Summary

Dr. Ben Schwab is a surgeon specializing in general surgery with 14 years of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, where he developed his expertise in surgical care. His practice focuses on helping patients with various surgical conditions that require specialized treatment and advanced techniques.

Dr. Schwab practices at multiple John Muir Health locations throughout Northern California, including Walnut Creek, Brentwood, Berkeley, and Concord. His surgical expertise includes treating hernias such as ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. He performs minimally invasive procedures including laparoscopy and hernia repair surgery, with particular skill in laparoscopic groin hernia repair and TAPP procedures, which often result in faster recovery times for patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 14 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ben Schwab has 9 locations

John Muir Health Digestive Health Services

1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Ben Schwab

2400 Balfour Rd. #230Brentwood, CA 94513

Dr. Ben Schwab

3100 San Pablo Ave Ste 420Berkeley, CA 94702

Walnut Creek Medical Center

1601 Ygnacio Valley RdWalnut Creek, CA 94598

John Muir Medical Group Surgical Specialist

1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Ben Schwab

3100 San Pablo Ave Ste 430Berkeley, CA 94702

Dr. Ben Schwab

1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

John Muir Health

2400 Balfour Rd Ste 230Brentwood, CA 94513

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14 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Walnut Creek , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ben Schwab

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Consolidated Health Plans - PPO
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ben Schwab has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ben Schwab has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2012

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Dr. Ben Schwab's office is located at 1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598.

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