Summary

Dr. Hung has been in private practice in Lincoln, NE since July 2001. Prior to that he graduated from high school from his hometown of Lindsay, Oklahoma. He then completed a combined six year BA./MD at The University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1995. General surgery residency followed with an surgical internship at University of Colorado 1995-1996, and then completion of full surgical training back in Kansas City where he learned the techniques for open gastric bypass. As a general surgeon who specializes in weight loss, Dr. Hung was instrumental in starting the bariatric/ weight loss surgical program in Lincoln. Prior to this, no weight loss surgeries had been performed in Lincoln since the mid 1990s. Initially, open gastric bypasses were done beginning in 2002 and then this evolved to laparoscopic gastric bypasses in 2004. The adjustable Lap Band procedure was instituted in July 2005. Since 2002, Dr. Hung has performed over 450 gastric bypasses and approximately 600 Lap Bands. With guidance and direction from Dr. Hung, St. Elizabeths Hospital in Lincoln has received two important citations in regards to bariatric surgery. Blue Cross/ Blue Shield has designated St. Elizabeths a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, and Surgical Review Corp has also approved the facility as a Bariatric Center of Excellence. This places the bariatric program at Surgical Associates, PC in the highest regard nationwide as only 602 surgeons nationwide and 349 facilities have received this level as of August 2008. Dr. Hung is a board-certified general surgeon and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also a nation-wide proctor for the Lap Band system by Allergan. He helps to train surgeons that are beginning to perform the Lap Band. Dr. Hung has also been the Director of Bariatric Surgery at St. Elizabeth's Regional Medical Center since it inception.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • 28 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Benjamin Jen-Bin Hung has 9 locations

Surgical Associates Pc

1001 S 70th St Ste 100Lincoln, NE 68510

Bryan Medical Center

1600 S 48th StLincoln, NE 68506

Bryan Bariatric Advantage

2300 S 16th StLincoln, NE 68502
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bryan Medical Center West

2300 S 16th StLincoln, NE 68502

Lincoln Surgical Hospital

1710 S 70th StLincoln, NE 68506

Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center

5055 A ST STE 100LINCOLN, NE 68510
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bryan West Campus

2222 S16TH ST TOWER A STE 200LINCOLN, NE 68502
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nebraska Surgery Center Inc

1730 S 70th StLincoln, NE 68506
Mon6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.5 
31 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Lincoln , NEWaterloo , IALincoln , NELincoln , NE
Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Jen-Bin Hung

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Arkansas Total Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin Jen-Bin Hung has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin Jen-Bin Hung has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • Other
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U S Department Of Veterans Affairs

Medical School

University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Benjamin Hung's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Hung's office is located at 1001 S 70th St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE, 68510.
What languages does Dr. Benjamin Hung speak?
Dr. Benjamin Hung speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin Hung affiliated with?
Dr. Benjamin Hung is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center West.
Does Dr. Benjamin Hung accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Benjamin Hung accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Benjamin Hung accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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