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Dr. James Benton, MD

Dr. James Benton, MD

Radiation Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Benton, MD is a radiation oncologist in Decatur, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Northside Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

2349 Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur, GA 30033
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(404) 320-1550

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Benton specializes in the area of Radiation Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Benton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Benton

5.0

33 ratings, 29 with a written review
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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
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Jun 27, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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William K. Wilkerson – Jan 25, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rich Kaminski – Sep 28, 2022
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Walter Britt – Sep 28, 2022
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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christine merridith – Sep 01, 2022
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Harris – Aug 18, 2022
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Ms. McC. – Mar 13, 2022
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca McGarry – Feb 17, 2022
Rebecca, thank you for your kind words and 5-star...Read More
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph B Thibodeaux Jr. – Dec 08, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shirley D. Walton – Sep 09, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 13, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roy McKenzie – May 21, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Delia DeChime – Apr 14, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Me – Feb 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Letitia – Jan 09, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
RLM – Jan 08, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jonathan – Jan 07, 2021
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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
Helpful
Wayne Bennett – Nov 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 23, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

As a radiation oncologist I make sure that my practice and myself treat every patient with the highest level of compassion and care by listening and spending quality with each one of them. Help them understand and learn about their diagnosis and treatment options that's best for them.

biography

Dr. James Benton is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He provides quality, personalized cancer care in a community setting. He is president of the Radiotherapy Clinic of Georgia. Not only is he on several medical boards he was voted...read more

  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Emory University

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Radiation Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia LLC2349 Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur, GA 30033
1

Practice

Rockdale County Radiation1293 Wellbrook Cir NE Conyers, GA 30012
2

Practice

Rcog Cancer Center Llc-Newton7174 Wheat St NE Covington, GA 30014
3

Practice

Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia1770 Presidential Cir Snellville, GA 30078
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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