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Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD

(366 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Family Medicine and Acupuncture

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: heartburn, hypertension (high blood pressure), sports physicals, and more.

10670 Wexford Street
San Diego, CA 92131

(858) 499-2600

Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD is a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA specializing in sports medicine, family medicine and acupuncture. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Sharp HealthCare

10670 Wexford Street
San Diego, CA 92131

(858) 499-2600

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Some issues Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

Harassment and bullying
Social rejection
Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

In 2012, Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	148
injections	27
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
doctor visit	179
injections	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2013

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	224
injections	53
preventive care	49
vaccines	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	237
injections	67
preventive care	44
vaccines	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
doctor visit	217
injections	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2016

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	258
injections	80
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	249
injections	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2018

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	316
injections	144
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2019

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
doctor visit	288
injections	148
preventive care	29
vaccines	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2021 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	165
doctor visit	322
injections	190

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2021

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA during 2022 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	171
doctor visit	318
injections	200

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD in 2022

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

aspiration	93
doctor visit	250
injections	102
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	110
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	0
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Family medicine Sports medicine Family medicine Sports medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Family medicine Sports medicine Family medicine Sports medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Sharp Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Sharp Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 366 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin R. Saben, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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Biography

Dr. Benjamin Saben is a San Diego, CA physician who specializes in acupuncture, family medicine, and sports medicine. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Clinical interests for Dr. Saben include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), sports health, and headache. On average, patients gave Dr. Saben a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. He is professionally affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.