Dr. Benjamin Barrah, MD, FACP

Internist, Primary Care Doctor

Brooklyn, NY

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About Dr. Benjamin Barrah

After graduating from medical school, Dr Barrah was a Dermatology Houseofficer. He completed postgraduate training in Clinical Dermatology at the University of London and served as Graduate Education Specialty Trainee fellow in Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Barrah completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Woodhull Hospital in New York. Dr. Benjamin Barrah is a board-certified physician providing a wide range of medical, skin and aesthetic services to patients in his Brooklyn, New York practice where he also precepts students and resident doctors. He is member of several professional organizations and he is affiliated with New York Methodist Hospital and Interfaith Hospital, Brooklyn.

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Office location

Benjamin Barrah, MD
1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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Education and background

Specialties

  • Internist
  • Primary Care Doctor

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Interfaith Medical Center
  • New York Methodist Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Benin School of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • University of London (Clinical Dermatology)
  • Medical Residency Internal Medicine
  • Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Residency in Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

  • American College of Physicians
  • American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1194873273

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Overall rating
4.25
Recent reviews
Kept me waiting for my appointment for over two hours. He didn’t remember me despite being a repeat patient. Didn’t bother to check my chart before asking me questions.
Kept me waiting for my appointment for over two hours. He didn’t remember me despite being a repeat patient. Didn’t bother to check my chart before asking me questions.
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I LOVE Dr. Barrah! He is a very kind doctor and both my husband and I see him. If you are looking for a great doctor go see him!
I LOVE Dr. Barrah! He is a very kind doctor and both my husband and I see him. If you are looking for a great doctor go see him!
Zaire W.July 18, 2020

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating
4.25
Wait time
3.35
Bedside manner
4.37
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Dr Barrah good but the staff are very bad I went there I seat for more than 40 minute and the nurse make mistake in my name
Amazingly friendly and knowledgeable staff! So glad I found an great doctor in my neighborhood! #SupportingBlackBusinesses
Verified patient
He is very kind as willing to get to the root of the problem. He seems to consider all factors before making a diagnosis
Verified patient
The staff were very kind and Dr. Barrah was knowledgeable and went out of his way to be helpful in a complicated scenario.
Verified patient
Don't remember about this specific visit, but I have had to wait an extremely long time at this office several times.
Verified patient
Receptionist, medical assistant and the doctor were extremely kind and helpful. Dr. Barrah was very personable and helpful.
Verified patient
Great dr’s but absolutely terrible customer service when it comes to getting your results after being screened.
Verified patient
It took a while but Dr. Barrah was great. Friendly and very educational. He answered all my questions very well.
More professional and more diagnosis i think. I have cancer forgiveful memory amd smoke ciggerattis need more a refeal
Verified patient
Doctor Barrah took his time and he explained how the human body works and why I’m having my issues. Thank you Doctor ??
Verified patient
Dr Harrah gives thorough exams and is very polite. Only issue is the wait time.
Dr. Barrah is very personable and truly cares for his patient. The wait was a bit long but it's worth it. Highly recommend.
Listen to my issues. Was warm and pleasant. Will be going back for my medical care. Staff was very professional and caring.
Verified patient
Very personable and informative. Gave me information about having healthier skin as well as some options for scar removal.
Verified patient
It's so rare to see a doctor who is friendly and yet still professional. He was polite and respectful towards my concerns.
Verified patient
Cool doctor and staff. Very friendly, nice, and knowledgeable. Facility itself is not the best, but it gets the job done.
Verified patient
always pleasant to talk to and makes it easy to discuss your concerns
Dr. Barrah is a great guy. Really takes his time with you and explains what's going on medically very succinctly.
Dr. Barrah was extremely personable and friendly, I feel like I finally found a long-term primary care physician!
Verified patient
Excellent visit.Professional, very personable and a caring doctor. Best doctor's appointment I've had in a long time.
Verified patient
Friendly & funny! If you don't like doctor visits (like me), he will surely lift your mood some & make you feel at ease
Verified patient
He was great. I felt comfortable with him. Anything I asked he answered. I will definitely be going back to see him.
Verified patient
The nurses were great. Doctor Barrah was great. The wait time was a bit long, but I expect that at this point.
Verified patient
It was super fun! Awesome staff, very patient and welcoming. Also, they're super friendly, the doctors made me laugh!
Verified patient
Staff is friendly and attentive. Dr Barrah is an awesome doctor had me laughing and feeling right at home.
WIted over three hours for my appointment and left with no clarity on my condition and what was wrong
My appointment was 9:45, I got there at 9:15 by 9:45 I was in the doctors office,, really happy
Verified patient
He was ok, he knows his work, a little hypo. Otherwise he was good, but this is my first visit so time will tell.
Verified patient
He easy going, and very professional. He gives really good advice. And shows that he cares about his patients.
Verified patient
The staff is very professional and courteous, wait time is short to be seen by Dr Barrah.
Verified patient
Dr. Barrah was thorough and professional. He took the time to listen to concerns and took a detailed history.
Makes you visit every 4 months to renew prescription and will not renew unless you come in.
He is a really nice person and the staff are friendly. I felt very comfortable throughout the whole visit.
First time visit with the doctor. Seems like a nice guy. He is funny too. DJ Soundz Brooklyn's Finest
Very informative. He was attentive and was very sensitive to my needs. He has a great sense of humor.
Verified patient
Very friendly staff. Everyone smiles. Dr. Barrah is also super cool and very knowledgeable.
Verified patient
one of the best doctor visits i've ever had. dr. barrah was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable.
Verified patient
The Dr. Is very helpful and listens to your situation....total time leaving office 1. 1/2 hrs.
Verified patient
This doctor made inappropriate and judgemental comments about decision to have sex before marriage.
Helped me fix my initial symtoms. Didn’t go into depth. Wait time was way too long
Verified patient
I work with another Dr. but all is well happy with the medical service
Verified patient
Very pleasant doctor. Willing to answer questions. I never feel rushed.
Verified patient
Dr. Barrah is fantastic, but I’ve never waited less than an hour or two to see him.
He was really damn good. Very helpful, respectful, kind and I think over all worth the wait.
Verified patient
It was a good visit. I did not have to wait long. Everyone was very nice and professional.
Verified patient
Compared to other doctors I've visited, he is the most knowledgeable doctor I've ever met.
Verified patient
It was a wait but it was also busy so they moved them as quickly as possible.
He was very pleasant and even consulted another doctor who specialized in my need.
Verified patient
The wait time was super long and I don’t feel that he fully understood my issues.
It was a long wait but it was worth it. He is a great doctor and he has a very nice staff
Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Benjamin Barrah affiliated with?

Dr. Benjamin Barrah is affiliated with Interfaith Medical Center and New York Methodist Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Benjamin Barrah's office located?

Dr. Benjamin Barrah's office is located at 1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213.

Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Barrah have?

Dr. Benjamin Barrah is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Benjamin Barrah?

Dr. Benjamin Barrah frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Physical, Annual Skin Screening, General Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Benjamin Barrah on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Benjamin Barrah speak?

Dr. Benjamin Barrah speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Benjamin Barrah in reviews?

882 patients have reviewed Dr. Benjamin Barrah. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.25/5. They have a 4.37/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.35/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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