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Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(713 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: throat problems, thyroid surgery, neck surgery, and more.

1838 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(919) 942-7278

Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD is an otolaryngologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD is affiliated with Duke Health, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC and PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1838 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Address:

4102 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

Address:

5726 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713

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

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News

“Ben Oberman, 32, a doctor in Durham, N.C., was particularly nervous about his wedding because some relatives disapproved of his fiancee, now his wife, Jacquelyn Scott Oberman.”—"Got Wedding Jitters? Take a Hike (or Grab Your Blankie) (Published 2017)", New York Times, March 2017

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

doctor visit	448
ear procedures	126
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	51

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	59
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	471
ear procedures	128
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	48
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

doctor visit	496
ear procedures	162
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	65
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	336
ear procedures	122
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	55
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

doctor visit	1076
ear procedures	402
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	129
minimally invasive procedures	129

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chapel Hill, NC were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	502
ear procedures	169
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	96
Male	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	122
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	49
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	4
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (2016)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Blue Advantage

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

TRICARE Prime Remote

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Duke Group Plans

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Duke Basic

Ambetter

Experience Health

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Healthy Blue

All Savers Fully Insured

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Duke Select

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 713 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Oberman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$508 Propel $394	SINUVA $115
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$84 TRUMATCH $46	Customized Surgical Solutions $37
Optinose US, Inc.	$66 Xhance $66
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$43 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $43
Acclarent, Inc	$35 RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System $35
Other	$160 C Topical Solution 4 CII $23	Xeomin $22	Latera $22	Vivaer Airway Remodeling Stylus $20	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $18	Other $55

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$896

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Oberman specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Oberman obtained his medical school training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and performed his residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. In his practice, he is particularly interested in throat problems, sinus problems, and thyroid surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Oberman average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Oberman appears to be in-network for Blue California, CIGNA Plans, TRICARE, and more. He is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inDurham, NC as reported by Duke Health.