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Dr. Thomas Benton, MD

Dr. Thomas Benton, MD

Pediatrics*

Dr. Thomas Benton, MD is a pediatrician in Gainesville, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (14 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
5612 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653

Biography

"Dr. Benton graduated from the University of Florida in 1985. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas) in 1988. He has been in private practice in Gainesville ever since. He is also an..."

- Dr. Thomas Benton, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Benton specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Benton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Benton

3.3
14 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
43%
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Dr. Benton was my pediatrician as a child and has been my son's since the day he was born despite living out of town and at one point out of state. Dr. Benton and his staff have been consistently phenominal. He is thorough and patient. I could not ask for better care for my child. He and his staff are a true blessing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Gainesville, FL – Dec 29, 2016
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My kids have been seeing Dr Benton for a few years now. The doctors there are ok. They tend to ignore what you say about your kids symptoms and hurry the appt. Make sure you make all of your appointments. We missed one appointment due to a family emergency and we then were harassed with calls and emails to reschedule. Then they said I will be fined if I miss another appointment. A few days later I received a letter saying we need to find a new pediatrician. They couldn't explain why.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Gainesville, FL – Dec 13, 2016
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Excellent staff! The nurses are awesome and they always get my child in the same day if they are sick.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Gainesville, FL – Jun 04, 2016
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I like Dr Benton he was my ped Dr and my older childrens as well. We moved and even their Dr. In Ga recommends Dr Benton. We moved but my 4yo was visiting my mom and had pneumonia and asthma. I tried to get her in at Dr Benton's because with the seriousness of her issues I wanted a Dr I could trust. His ofc staff refused to make a 5 minute call to Tricare to verify that I had met my OOP. They said I could pay $200 and take that risk or go elsewhere. Guess traveling pts aren't as important.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Benton graduated from the University of Florida in 1985. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas) in 1988. He has been in private practice in Gainesville ever since. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • Baylor University

    Residency Hospital

  • Baylor University

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Florida

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32605
    Recipient of 80
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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