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Dr. Rodd Benfield, MD

Dr. Rodd Benfield, MD

Critical Care Surgery*

Dr. Rodd Benfield, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Desert Regional Medical Center.

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield

550 Washington St Ste 641 San Diego, CA 92103

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(619) 298-3100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Benfield specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rodd Benfield, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Desert Regional Medical Center.

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield

Office550 Washington St Ste 641 San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    View all 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

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

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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