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Dr. Robert Benson, MD

Dr. Robert Benson, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an internist in Ponchatoula, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Benson has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hood Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

180 N 5th St Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Telehealth available
(985) 370-7546

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Benson specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Benson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Benson

3.5

15 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
60%
60%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
33%
33%

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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 Alfonso – Oct 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Jun 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
Helpful
May 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Just an ordinary guy w/ a fearless voice that aims in New Orleans, LA – Oct 15, 2018
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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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Ponchatoula, LA – Mar 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Paris, TX – Sep 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
Helpful
Riley in Ponchatoula – Nov 18, 2016
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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
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Titus in Ponchatoula, La – Apr 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an internist in Ponchatoula, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Benson has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Dermatology

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Bensons Dermatology & Skin Cancer180 N 5th St Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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Practice

Office146 W Pine St Ponchatoula, LA 70454
2

Practice

Office190 Greenbrier Blvd Ste 103 Covington, LA 70433
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office148 W Pine St Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hood Memorial Hospital

    301 Walnut St
    Amite, LA 70422

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

    215 Marion Ave
    McComb, MS 39648

    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

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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