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Dr. Robert Benz, MD

Dr. Robert Benz, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Benz, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Benz has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical Center of the Rockies and Poudre Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 65 reviews 3 Star Rating (65 reviews)

Orthopaedic & Spine Center Of The Rockies

2500 E Prospect Rd Fort Collins, CO 80525

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Benz specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience 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

3.0

65 ratings, 40 with a written review
5 Star
46%
46%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
48%
48%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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T. Taylor – Dec 05, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Jun 16, 2023
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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
May 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 19, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 14, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Kenneth Aguilar – Apr 02, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 29, 2023
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Irma Albinana – May 13, 2022
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Dr. Curry – Oct 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 30, 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
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Steve R. – Aug 11, 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
Ray R – Jul 18, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Russell – Apr 20, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Our team takes a comprehensive approach to treating your spinal problem. We work closely with physical therapists,outside pain management physicians, chiropractors, and acupuncturist to find the least invasive way to return you to the active lifestyle...read more

biography

Dr. Robert Benz is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery for the care of people who have back or neck injuries and conditions. His practice offers conservative and comprehensive spinal care for all parts of the...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Neck Surgery

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

  • University Hospital Suny Health Science Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • University Of California At San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • University Of California San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
  • University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • English

  • Aramaic

  • Chinese

  • French

  • German

  • Hindi

  • Italian

  • Japanese

  • Korean

  • Malayalam

  • Polish

  • Russian

  • Spanish

  • Tagalog

  • Tamil

  • Vietnamese

  • Adult Scoliosis in The Spine, 1999

  • Cervical Burst Fractures in Spine Trauma, 1997

  • Surgical Treatment for Spinal Disorders in Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders, 1999

  • Current Techniques of Decompression of the Lumbar Spine, Clinical Orthopaedic and Related Research

Locations

Orthopaedic & Spine Center Of The Rockies

Orthopaedic & Spine Center Of The Rockies2500 E Prospect Rd Fort Collins, CO 80525
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies3470 E 15th St Loveland, CO 80538
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical Center of the Rockies

    2500 Rocky Mountain Ave
    Loveland, CO 80538
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Poudre Valley Hospital

    1024 S Lemay Ave
    Fort Collins, CO 80524
    Recipient of 18
    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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