Benjamin F. Nulsen, MD
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Benjamin F. Nulsen, MD

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Digestive Diseases | 1223 16th Street, Suite 3100, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Nulsen earned his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and continued there for his residency in internal medicine, serving as chief resident. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship training at UCLA, where he was chief fellow.

During training, Dr. Nulsen researched novel approaches to gastrointestinal bleeding and patterns of medication use in irritable bowel syndrome. He also worked with the American Gastroenterological Association to develop the Gastro Cards educational app.

Dr. Nulsen practices general gastroenterology and has clinical expertise in colon cancer screening, gastroesophageal reflux disease, motility disorders, functional bowel disorders, colorectal disorders, colonoscopy and endoscopy. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterological Association. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2020

Residency

Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2017

Degree

MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
123 total ratings | 18 reviews
5.0
January 22, 2025
He was efficient and helpful.
5.0
January 21, 2025
They walked me through everything I needed to know and made it easy for me
5.0
January 13, 2025
He seems to have anilized my problem and he making it better
5.0
January 7, 2025
Great doctor. Listens, cares, and takes time to be thorough.
5.0
January 6, 2025
He moves fast to get me what I need to improve my health.