Dr. Benjamin Kozower, MD
Dr. Benjamin Kozower, MD is a general surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kozower has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Barnes Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Benjamin Kozower, MD is a general surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kozower has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Connecticut School...read moreGeneral Surgery
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Washington University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2002University Of Connecticut
Internship Hospital, 1998University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1997University Of Rochester
Undergraduate School, 1993
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Learn more about medical license public record checkChest CT imaging improves potential lung donor assessment, 2018-11-24
Unintended Consequences of Changes to Lung Allocation Policy, 2019-03-18
Patient Reported Outcomes in Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2019-03-02
One year survival worse for lung retransplants relative to primary lung transplants, 2021-05-05
Impact of Nighttime Lung Transplantation on Outcomes and Costs, 2020-10-13
Postoperative Pneumonia Prevention in Pulmonary Resections: A Feasibility Pilot Study, 2018-10-03
Clinical outcomes of lung transplants from donors with unexpected pulmonary embolism, 2020-10-22
Induction Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer: Does Dose Affect Outcomes?, 2018-11-13
Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Availability: Lessons from Southwest, Virginia, 2019-04-02
Prospective Study of Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with 1 Year Follow-Up, 2017-04-11
The Impact of Center Volume on Outcomes in Lung Transplantation, 2021-04-20
A Clinical Nomogram for Predicting Node-positive Disease in Esophageal Cancer, 2021-06-01
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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