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Duke Colon and Rectal Surgery of Raleigh3404 Wake Forest Road, #202, Raleigh, NC 27609 map
Dr. M. Benjamin Hopkins is a surgical oncologist in Raleigh, NC. He specializes in the surgical removal of cancerous tumors and growths.
Duke Colon and Rectal Surgery of Raleigh
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. M. Benjamin Hopkins is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
3404 Wake Forest Road, #202, Raleigh, NC 27609
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
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Bio
Dr. M. Benjamin Hopkins graduated from Wake Forest Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 2004 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 2009. He then completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 2010.
Dr. Hopkins has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery and General Surgery.
Specialties
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Hopkins may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
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Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Hopkins specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Hopkins may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Hopkins performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Hopkins may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Residency in General Surgery • 2009
Fellowship
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery • 2010
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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