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Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP

Accepting New Patients

(Benjamin R. Roman, MD, MSHP - MSK Head and Neck Surgeon)

(99 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care) and Surgery

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: cancer, thyroid surgery, neck surgery, and more.

530 East 74th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10021

(347) 798-8747

Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP is an oncologist in New York, NY specializing in oncology (cancer care) and surgery. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MSK MONMOUTH and MSKCC SURGERY GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

530 East 74th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10021

Address:

530 East 74th Street New York Ny 10021 Memorial Sloan Kettering Mon...
Memorial Sloan Kettering Mon, NJ 07748

Some issues Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP 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

“The patients showing up in Ben Roman's office at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he works as a head and neck surgeon and health-services researcher, came of age not only...”—"What men should know about cancer that spreads through oral sex", Washington Post, March 2017

doctor visit	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	41

doctor visit	133
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	71

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

doctor visit	211
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	69

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	36

doctor visit	222
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	32

doctor visit	210
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	80

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

doctor visit	170
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	28

doctor visit	397
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
minimally invasive procedures	138

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP treated as an oncologist in New York, NY were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

doctor visit	197
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	53
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	16
85 and over	4
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	21
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at New York University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: New York University Medical Center (2012)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

MSK MONMOUTH

MSKCC SURGERY GROUP

Insurance Information

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Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP, Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23), Healthsmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Healthfirst Managed Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Carrum Health, Blue Cross Health Plus, Anthem, Beech Street and Remove item.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

Magnacare

Emblem Medicare Advantage

Oscar

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23)

Healthsmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Carrum Health

Blue Cross Health Plus

Anthem

Beech Street

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 99 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Raphael Roman, MD, MSHP from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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Biography

Dr. Benjamin Roman is a physician who specializes in oncology (cancer care). Dr. Roman is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Before performing his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Roman attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.