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Benjamin T. Ristau, MD, MHA

4.9

365 Ratings

Accepting New Patients

Benjamin T. Ristau, MD, MHA

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Prostate Cancer|

Robotic Surgery|

Testicular Cancer|

Urologic Oncology|

Urology

Speaks: English 

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Locations

Urology

UConn Health

Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd Floor East

263 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06030

GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT

860-679-4100
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Education & Training

Education
  1. BS, Furman University, Psychology - 2004
  2. MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Medicine - 2009
  3. MHA, Fox School of Business, Temple University, Health Administration - 2017
Internship
  1. General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 2010
Residency
  1. Urology (Chief Resident 2014-2015), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 2015
Fellowship
  1. Urologic Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center - 2017
Board Certification
  1. Urology

Honors & Awards

  1. 2017 - Distinguished Scholar Award - Fox School of Business
  2. 2013 - Best of Section Poster - Northeast Section of the AUA Annual Meeting
  3. 2013 - Laparoscopic Skills Competition Finalist - Northeast Section of the AUA Annual Meeting
  4. 2009 - Award for Professionalism - Connecticut State Medical Society
  5. 2004 - Cancer Research Training Award - National Cancer Institute

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

365 Ratings, 192 Reviews

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  • 5

    July 23, 2026

    Dr. Ristau was outstanding. He explained and listened equally well. He definitely had reviewed my history and recent tests. He answered my questions honestly. He seemed very knowledgeable, confident in his abilities, and approachable.

  • 5

    July 2, 2026

    My experience was excellent. I have been a patient with this Doctor and his team since 2019 and they are consistently the very best of the best. I am one fortunate patient.

  • 5

    June 11, 2026

    No problems. Everyone was great.

  • 5

    June 11, 2026

    Everyone was proficient and provided proper care