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Dr. Mark Benkel, MD

Dr. Mark Benkel, MD

Pediatrics*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Benkel, MD is a pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

6410 Veterans Ave Ste 105 Brooklyn, NY 11234
Telehealth available
(718) 209-8600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Benkel specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Benkel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Benkel

4.3
9 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
78%
78%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
11%
11%

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Dr. Benkel, in my first time mom experience, is a good pediatrician. He’s not an alarmist, which I like, and he’s very calm around a crying baby. I’ve dealt with 3 receptionists there, two of them are wonderful and sweet and one of them is an absolute witch. Extremely rude, snotty and abrupt even to the other receptionist. Making comments about parents ages, asking if what my son had was contagious on my way out- not pleasant in the least. Thankfully I’ve only had to deal with her twice, but I’m afraid if I have another encounter, I might leave the practice.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2019
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Excellent doctor, very patient and professional. His staff is also very helpful and professional at all times. Highly recommended.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – May 06, 2017
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i was a patient many years ago when i was a child/teen. now in my 30's. i had always been my own advocate and done my own research. i asked for a blood test because i believed i had hypothyroidism. he said i dont and i didnt need it. after i insisted and insisted, he caught an attitude and said take the test. well, the test came back and i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. if i wouldnt have insisted, i would never have known. he didnt take time to listen to me and i would never recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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danielle anne in Brooklyn, NY – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mark Benkel, MD is a pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1977

  • Bellevue Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Office6410 Veterans Ave Ste 105 Brooklyn, NY 11234
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St
    Brooklyn, NY 11215
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave
    Brooklyn, NY 11219
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    67%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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