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Dr. Francis Benz, MD

Dr. Francis Benz, MD

Neurology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Francis Benz, MD is a neurologist in Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Benz has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

8220 Nigels Dr Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 692-0968

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Benz is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital Murrells Inlet, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Benz specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Benz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Benz

2.8

34 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
35%
35%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
47%
47%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Carolann Seibold – Jun 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Stan Pulver – Oct 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie Franz – Sep 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Georgetown, SC – Jun 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jessica Purcell in Myrtle Beach, SC – Aug 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sheila Reed in Murrells Inlet, SC – Jul 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed in Myrtle Beach, SC – Oct 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Georgetown, SC – Sep 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph Howell in Murrells Inlet, SC – Mar 02, 2016
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Dr. Francis Benz, MD is a neurologist in Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Benz has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Neurology

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  • Med University Hospital Authori

    Residency Hospital

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc.8220 Nigels Dr Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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Practice

DHMC Dermatology Heater Road18 Old Etna Rd Lebanon, NH 03766
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Conway Medical Center

    300 Singleton Ridge Rd
    Conway, SC 29526

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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