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Summary
Dr. Ben Schwab is a surgeon who brings 14 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has developed expertise in surgical procedures with a focus on hernia repair and minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Schwab practices at multiple John Muir Health locations across Walnut Creek, Brentwood, Berkeley, and Concord, California. He specializes in treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and advanced hernia repair techniques such as TAPP (transabdominal preperitoneal repair), which offer patients less invasive treatment options with typically faster recovery times.
Dr. Schwab practices at multiple John Muir Health locations across Walnut Creek, Brentwood, Berkeley, and Concord, California. He specializes in treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and advanced hernia repair techniques such as TAPP (transabdominal preperitoneal repair), which offer patients less invasive treatment options with typically faster recovery times.
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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 locationsJohn Muir Health Digestive Health Services
1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Tel: (925) 296-7340
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
John Muir Medical Group Surgical Specialist
1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100Walnut Creek, CA 94598Mon8:30 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
1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150Walnut Creek, CA 94598Mon9:00 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
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| Dr. Ben Schwab, MD | John Zopfi III, DO | William Fulton, DO | Majid Kianmajd, DO |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 14 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Russian, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Walnut Creek , CA | Fairfield , CA | Fairfield , CA | Fairfield , 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: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ben Schwab
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ben Schwab has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ben Schwab has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Ben Schwab holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Schwab's NPI number is 1619239852.
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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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