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Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD

(27 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal bleeding, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fatty liver disease, and more.

2150 Se Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 283-9111

Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD is a gastroenterologist in Stuart, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Patricia Lichtenberger Medical Plaza, Medical Office Building and Surgery Center, Stuart and MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2150 Se Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997

Address:

509 Riverside Drive
Stuart, FL 34994

Some issues Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

anastomosis	13
aspiration	33
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	299
doctor visit	420
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	523
hospital care	581
image guided procedures	33
inpatient care	582
minimally invasive procedures	523
minor procedures	33
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	299
stent placement (stenting)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	140
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

anastomosis	21
aspiration	32
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	353
doctor visit	430
esophageal dilation	15
foreign body removal	12
gastrointestinal procedures	632
hospital care	777
image guided procedures	32
inpatient care	778
minimally invasive procedures	632
minor procedures	32
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	353
stent placement (stenting)	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	801
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	181
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

anastomosis	25
aspiration	35
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	345
doctor visit	381
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	615
hospital care	654
image guided procedures	35
inpatient care	655
minimally invasive procedures	615
minor procedures	35
preventive care	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	345
stent placement (stenting)	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	948

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1620
Black	40
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	654
From 75 to 84	590
85 and over	346
Less than 65	156

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

anastomosis	19
aspiration	55
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	419
doctor visit	486
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	763
hospital care	495
image guided procedures	55
inpatient care	496
minimally invasive procedures	763
minor procedures	55
preventive care	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	419
stent placement (stenting)	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	106

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	893
Black	26
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	181
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

anastomosis	16
aspiration	45
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	559
doctor visit	437
esophageal dilation	85
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	953
hospital care	418
image guided procedures	45
inpatient care	419
minimally invasive procedures	953
minor procedures	45
preventive care	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	559
stent placement (stenting)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	95

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	557

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	939
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	181
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

anastomosis	16
aspiration	18
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	556
doctor visit	564
esophageal dilation	86
gastrointestinal procedures	812
hospital care	469
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	458
minimally invasive procedures	812
minor procedures	18
outpatient care	11
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	556
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	896
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	151
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

aspiration	27
diagnostic procedures	641
doctor visit	765
esophageal dilation	82
gastrointestinal procedures	941
hospital care	436
image guided procedures	27
inpatient care	437
minimally invasive procedures	941
minor procedures	27
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	641
stent placement (stenting)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1029
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	167
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

aspiration	25
diagnostic procedures	520
doctor visit	615
esophageal dilation	95
gastrointestinal procedures	772
hospital care	484
image guided procedures	25
inpatient care	485
minimally invasive procedures	772
minor procedures	25
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	520
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

**Gender**
Male	486
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	931
Black	27
Hispanic	30
Asian	12
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	173
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

aspiration	67
diagnostic procedures	1335
doctor visit	999
esophageal dilation	175
gastrointestinal procedures	1973
hospital care	742
image guided procedures	67
inpatient care	743
minimally invasive procedures	1973
minor procedures	67
preventive care	226
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1335
stent placement (stenting)	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	105

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Stuart, FL were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis	18
aspiration	37
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	559
doctor visit	566
esophageal dilation	73
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	729
hospital care	562
image guided procedures	37
inpatient care	561
minimally invasive procedures	729
minor procedures	37
outpatient care	11
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	559
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	351
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	707
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	276
85 and over	138
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	298

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	15
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2005. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2005)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Patricia Lichtenberger Medical Plaza

Medical Office Building and Surgery Center, Stuart

MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stuart, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin John Ngo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$284 Humira $99	Viekira $24	Technivie $18	Creon $18	$125
Boston Scientific Corporation	$184 AXIOS $125	RESOLUTION CLIP $46	HYDRATOME RX 44 $14
CONMED Corporation	$153 CONMED Dilation $136	CONMED Hemostasis $14	CONMED Biopsy $4
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$78 Da Vinci Surgical System $78
UCB, Inc.	$71 Cimzia $71
Other	$526 LINZESS $87	Skyrizi $67	ENTYVIO $58	Cook Medical Hemostasis $50	DAKLINZA $43	Other $221

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,295

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Ngo works as an adult gastroenterology. His clinical interests include colposcopy, esophageal motility disorders, and hepatitis C. Dr. Ngo is a graduate of the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.