Benigno Varela, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Hamden-based Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut.
Here's what you should know:
1. Dr. Varela earned his medical degree from New York City-based Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed a residency at New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital before his fellowship at New York City-based Montefiore Medical Center.
2. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
3. Dr. Varela specializes in diseases of the small bowel, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders, among others.