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Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD

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Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
Stanford University School of Medicine (1989)
Professional interests include: lip biopsy, corns, cosmetic skin treatment, and more.
757 East Holland Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218

Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD is affiliated with Providence and BENJAMIN HSU, M.D., P.S.

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Office Locations

Providence

757 East Holland Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 444-6367
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Some issues Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD can help you with:

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

  • Age spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Freckles
  • Rough skin
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion, also known as dermaplaning, uses a high-speed rotating device to scrape away outer layers of the skin and create a smoother surface. This surgical procedure is most commonly used on the face, but it may be performed on other parts of the body as well. It treats the following skin issues:

  • Raised scars due to accidents, previous surgery, or acne.
  • Deep wrinkles.
  • Skin growths, like precancerous lesions.

During dermabrasion, a nurse or other healthcare professional holds the skin taut so that the doctor can apply gentle but constant pressure on the skin using the device. Depending on how much skin needs treatment, it may take a few minutes to over an hour to complete the surgery.

A waxy or moist dressing is placed on the skin at the end of the procedure. The treated area will be red and swollen for about two to three weeks. Itchiness and tingling will likely be present for some time. Although less common, enlarged pores, cold sores, rashes, and permanent skin discoloration may also occur. Normal activities may be resumed about two weeks following dermabrasion. However, swimming in chlorinated water and sports that involve the use of balls should be avoided for four to six weeks.

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

  • Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
  • Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
  • Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
  • Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
  • Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

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

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion
skin lesion destruction

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, and skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion
skin procedures

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

removal of lesion
skin lesion destruction

In 2012, Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD performed more removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

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

cancer surgery 264
diagnostic procedures 288
doctor visit 1427
ear procedures 19
eye procedures 13
injections 12
lab tests 20
plastic surgery procedures 53
reconstructive surgery 53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1104
skin procedures 1104
skin surgery 264
tissue transfer 53
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 366
diagnostic procedures 126
doctor visit 1296
injections 13
lab tests 17
plastic surgery procedures 63
reconstructive surgery 63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1190
skin procedures 1190
skin surgery 366
tissue transfer 63
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 63

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 576
Female 530
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1079
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 477
From 75 to 84 436
85 and over 160
Less than 65 33

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

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 3
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 23
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 412
diagnostic procedures 143
doctor visit 1141
injections 12
lab tests 15
plastic surgery procedures 48
reconstructive surgery 48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1128
skin procedures 1128
skin surgery 412
tissue transfer 48
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 48

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 534
Female 510
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1014
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 442
From 75 to 84 415
85 and over 159
Less than 65 28

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

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 373
diagnostic procedures 135
doctor visit 1124
lab tests 14
plastic surgery procedures 42
reconstructive surgery 42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1140
skin procedures 1140
skin surgery 373
tissue transfer 42
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 1128
Female 968
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2030
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 952
From 75 to 84 782
85 and over 306
Less than 65 56

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

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 400
diagnostic procedures 173
doctor visit 1134
ear procedures 14
lab tests 12
plastic surgery procedures 39
reconstructive surgery 39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1153
skin procedures 1153
skin surgery 400
tissue transfer 39
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 594
Female 457
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1017
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 450
From 75 to 84 428
85 and over 145
Less than 65 28

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

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 466
diagnostic procedures 196
doctor visit 1080
ear procedures 17
lab tests 19
plastic surgery procedures 42
reconstructive surgery 42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1151
skin procedures 1151
skin surgery 466
tissue transfer 42
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 598
Female 463
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1023
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 471
From 75 to 84 416
85 and over 156
Less than 65 18

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

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 516
diagnostic procedures 175
doctor visit 919
ear procedures 13
lab tests 16
plastic surgery procedures 38
reconstructive surgery 38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1084
skin procedures 1084
skin surgery 516
tissue transfer 38
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 563
Female 404
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 936
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 409
From 75 to 84 376
85 and over 158
Less than 65 24

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

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 381
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 742
ear procedures 18
plastic surgery procedures 18
reconstructive surgery 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 871
skin procedures 871
skin surgery 381
tissue transfer 18
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 482
Female 327
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 779
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 330
From 75 to 84 339
85 and over 126
Less than 65 14

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

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 21
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 864
ear procedures 18
lab tests 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 507
skin procedures 507

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 424
Female 290
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 690
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 309
From 75 to 84 288
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

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

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 19
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 360
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 631
ear procedures 13
plastic surgery procedures 22
reconstructive surgery 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 742
skin procedures 742
skin surgery 360
tissue transfer 22
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 425
Female 291
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 693
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 265
From 75 to 84 316
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

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

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery 265
doctor visit 389
minor procedures 12
plastic surgery procedures 11
reconstructive surgery 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 551
skin procedures 551
skin surgery 265
tissue transfer 11
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 358
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 526
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 253
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

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

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Spokane, WA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery 380
diagnostic procedures 128
doctor visit 977
ear procedures 16
eye procedures 13
injections 12
lab tests 16
minor procedures 12
plastic surgery procedures 37
reconstructive surgery 37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 965
skin procedures 965
skin surgery 380
tissue transfer 37
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD.

Gender
Male 516
Female 402
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 889
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 8
Age
75 to 84 368
85 and over 110
Less than 65 18
65 to 74 390

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

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

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Providence
BENJAMIN HSU, M.D., P.S

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
COMSORT, Inc $100 NON-PRODUCT
$100
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $12 Levulan Kerastick
$12
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $100
Food and Beverage $12

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Hsu's area of specialization is MOHS-micrographic surgery. Dr. Hsu is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Hsu trained at Stanford University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Clinical interests for Dr. Hsu include dermabrasion, angiosarcoma, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). He is professionally affiliated with Providence.

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