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Benjamin Vabi, MD

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WellSpan Surgical Specialists
1601 S. Queen St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 812-7500
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About Me

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

Very early on in life, I was very inquisitive and passionate about human life, bodily function and well-being; how unique we are individually and the whys and hows of the things that make us sick and unhealthy. I am blessed to be part of the team that is able to help others restore excellent health and well-being and improve their quality of life.


What I want my patients to know about me:

I am committed to providing the highest level of compassion while using the best evidence-based medical and surgical approaches and the most minimally invasive surgical approach to improving quality of life. As a board-trained colorectal and general surgeon who specializes in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, I work with each and every patient in developing a strategic plan of care in meeting their individual health goals. These are the same expectations and quality of care I would want for myself or my loved ones.


What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and 3 amazing kids. We have a very large and diverse extended family and delicious food, fine wine, and music always bring us together. Personally, I enjoy sports, photography, cooking and gardening.


Clinical Interests

  • Colorectal Cancer/Surgery
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hernia Repair Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Robotic Assisted Surgery
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Cysts/Boils (Not on Face)
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Hemorrhoid Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Rectal Surgery

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery | General Surgery
  • American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery

Education & Credentials

  • Medical School: Ross University
  • Residency Program: SUNY @ Buffalo | General Surgery
  • Fellowship Program: Mount Carmel Health System | Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Undergraduate Education: George Mason University

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

  • Apple Hill Surgical Center
  • WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
  • WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital
  • WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Amerihealth Caritas PA
  • Capital BlueCross
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Gateway Highmark Wholecare
  • Geisinger
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • HPP/Jefferson Health Plan
  • InterGroup/Prime Health Services
  • John Hopkins Health Care
  • PA Health & Wellness (Centene)
  • PA Medical Assistance
  • PA Medicare
  • Preferred Health Care
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • WellSpan Health Plans

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