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Edward G Benton, Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery

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About Edward G Benton, Jr, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

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Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
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Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2007)
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, TX A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2012)
  • Fellowship: Orthopedic Surgery-Adult Reconstructive, Cleveland Clinic Florida Hosp (2013)
Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (168) for Edward G Benton, Jr, MD

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May 13, 2023
Listened to my concerns. Offered choices I could make for my hip problem.
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May 13, 2023
He is kind, knowledgeable. And empathetic.His guidance was reasonable to me.
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May 12, 2023
Very congenial, honest and open. Discussed my situation in depth.
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May 10, 2023
He was very caring and willing to explain to me about the procedure that has to be performed.
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May 5, 2023
He was great answered all my questions and in formed me about all of what to expect with the surgery.
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May 5, 2023
He went over a lot of options for my situation. Then let me make a plan.
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May 5, 2023
Really feel that he is a Godly man. That is very important to me.
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May 5, 2023
I love my Knee Dr he take the time out to listen and give the best advise he can
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May 4, 2023
Very up to date on surgery preformed
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May 4, 2023
Caring, compassionate, explains details. Good doctor,
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May 2, 2023
Very patient, tell you step by step plan of action
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Apr 29, 2023
Just a very positive visit.Dr Benton was very informative.
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Apr 28, 2023
Knowledgeable, personal, caring
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Apr 28, 2023
Exceptional
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Apr 28, 2023
Took his time with me. I did not feel rushed.
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Apr 28, 2023
He listened to me,consulted my films,& then gave me my injections.
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Apr 27, 2023
Dr.Benton is professional and caring for my needs as a patient.
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Apr 25, 2023
I have had knee injections before, but it didn't even hurt when Dr. Benton did it.
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Apr 23, 2023
Dr Benton and his staff acted promptly to my urgent problem. I could not have asked for a quicker response.
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Apr 18, 2023
Very efficient and very courteous.
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Apr 12, 2023
GREAT DOCTORS
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Apr 11, 2023
Caring guy who knows his craft, I would use him and recommend him happily.
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Apr 4, 2023
Very professional, he gives me complete overview of my options and allows me to make the best decision for my health and needs.
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Mar 31, 2023
He was informative and took good care of me.
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Mar 27, 2023
Very kind, very friendly and spiritually friendly
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Mar 25, 2023
Very caring
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Mar 25, 2023
He explained everything to me, all my options and gave me the choice about what to do and set a follow up appointment. He said if I had pain or discomfort I could come back and see him earlier. He seemed to know his job well.
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Mar 20, 2023
Great care and he dpends time to answer all questions
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Mar 16, 2023
Excellent care, kind, professional
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Mar 7, 2023
The care provider listened to me and I didn't feel like I was rushed! He answered all of my questions and did an awesome job with my treatment! I am feeling much better!
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Mar 4, 2023
Provided information and answered questions well.
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Mar 3, 2023
Dr Benton was very nice and informative for my current issue. He explained what possible options for osteoarthritis. Conclusion was to continue with topical gel and if this stops working begin steroid shots
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Mar 2, 2023
The greatest service an care I've ever had
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Feb 28, 2023
Dr. Benton is the best! He is very thorough, very specific!, very caring and even called to check on me after I was home!
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Feb 28, 2023
Excellent care!!
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Feb 26, 2023
Told me what I needed to do and sent me to another doctor. He rested me took care of my pain
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Feb 25, 2023
Like how he looks stems to my thoughts, then provides good suggestions.
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Feb 25, 2023
He injected both of my knees on Friday and on Saturday I was able to climb up on my tractor with ease when I started to get off it was a lot better too. A little pain coming out of the cab but so much better. Thanks
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Feb 22, 2023
The very best doctor and great place to go. Very best hospital I have ever been. E very thing was organized and professionally designed
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Feb 21, 2023
Knowledgeable, friendly but professional
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Feb 16, 2023
Informative and patient
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Feb 16, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 15, 2023
Listened
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Feb 14, 2023
Had no problems with the care provider. He listened to me and showed me how my knees had started to go away. We talked about possible ways to help with the pain.
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Feb 12, 2023
He was friendly, explained well, generated confedence and leads a good group
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Feb 11, 2023
Initial visit was impressive. Doctor answered my questions and I feel confident in my choice of Dr Benton as my surgeon.
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Feb 11, 2023
Professional and kind
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Feb 1, 2023
Asks pertinent questions, easy to talk to and understand.
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Jan 27, 2023
Love Dr Benton!
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Jan 27, 2023
Excellent
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Jan 27, 2023
So far we've only consulted
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Jan 22, 2023
Great
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Jan 22, 2023
Very professionally friendly.
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Jan 20, 2023
Dr. Benton is very caring. He replaced both my hips and now giving me shots in both my knees. He has a great bedside manor and very good doctor! I highly recommend him to anyone in need of orthopedic care!
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Jan 18, 2023
Great
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Jan 17, 2023
He is professional in every way.
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Jan 15, 2023
Very knowledgeable and professional.
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Jan 8, 2023
Gives experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate care
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Jan 5, 2023
He was very attentive to my concerns and offered me three options. He also explained the new option of going through the front of my leg rather than the side for a quicker recovery period.
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Jan 5, 2023
Very professional and shows interest in patient needs!
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Jan 2, 2023
He was on time and treated me kindly and cared for my problem.
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Dec 26, 2022
Dr. Is very caring person. Listens well to what you tell him.
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Dec 26, 2022
He was nice knowledgeable and was very professional
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Dec 23, 2022
The care from the x-rays ti the visit with Dr Benton was great!
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Dec 23, 2022
Great
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Dec 22, 2022
Great very informative and listened to all my issues before concluding his decision on what needed to be done for my knee
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Dec 22, 2022
Very good
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Dec 10, 2022
Appointment time is when you are seen. No waiting. Dr. Benton explains and and answers any questions.
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Dec 9, 2022
I like him a lot , he gets right down to business.
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Dec 8, 2022
Very compassionate.
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