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Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD

Family Medicine* Age 45
Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD
3.2 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lexington, SC.
Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD
3.2 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD

Family Medicine* Age 45
Lexington, SC
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lexington, SC.

About

Dr. Askins graduated from Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lexington, SC and has 19 years experience. Dr. Askins currently practices at Lexington Family Practice Lake Murray and are affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Askins has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Askins received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Askins' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Askins is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Muscle Spasm
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Muscle Spasm
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Nausea
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Bronchitis
Dehydration
Ear Infection
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Foot Infection
Gastroenteritis
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Ingrown Nail
Leukocytopenia
Nail Infection
Nightmare Disorder
Pharyngitis
Postpartum Depression
Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Strep Throat
Thrush
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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    Options PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Lexington Family Practice Lake Murray
    2006 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29072

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Askins
3.2
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Jan 18, 2021
Literally hands down the best doctor I’ve ever had. Extremely thorough. Very personable and easy to relate to. He doesn’t risk through your appointment. He makes sure the patient is fully satisfied each and every visit. I’ve recommended him to every family member I know.
Brooke Pye — Jan 18, 2021
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Askins' profile.

Dr. Askins frequently treats the following conditions: Muscle Spasm and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Askins, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC