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Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN

(Lynne Benjamin, APRN)

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

114 Woodland Street Department of Emergency Medicine
Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 714-4001

Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN is a nurse in Hartford, CT specializing in family medicine. Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England and TRINITY HEALTH OF NEW ENGLAND PROVIDER NETWORK ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

114 Woodland Street Department of Emergency Medicine
Hartford, CT 06105

Address:

44 Dale Road
Avon, CT 06001

Some issues Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN can help you with:

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.

hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	16
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	67
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	259
inpatient care	259

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	152
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	61
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	49
Dementia	33
Cancer	21

hospital care	210
inpatient care	210

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	59
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	56
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	52
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

doctor visit	100
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	33
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

doctor visit	397

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	49
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	356

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	38
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

doctor visit	203

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	33
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

doctor visit	533

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN treated as a nurse in Hartford, CT were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	319
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	38
75 to 84	59
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She is certified by the Nurse Practitioner Family, Nurse Practitioners American Academy and has a state license in Connecticut.

Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner Family, Nurse Practitioners American Academy (2014)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Lynne E. Benjamin, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

TRINITY HEALTH OF NEW ENGLAND PROVIDER NETWORK ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

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Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

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Biography

Ms. Lynne Benjamin specializes in family medicine and practices in Avon, CT and Hartford, CT. Areas of particular interest for Ms. Benjamin include primary care and gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). She is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.