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Dr. Donald Benefield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Donald Benefield, MD
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Dr. Donald Benefield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gulfport, MS.
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Dr. Donald Benefield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Gulfport, MS
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Donald Benefield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gulfport, MS.

About

Dr. Benefield graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Tulane University|TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.Dr. Donald Benefield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gulfport, MS and has 38 years experience. Dr. Benefield currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Merit Health Biloxi. Dr. Benefield has experience treating conditions like Sympathetic Uveitis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Benefield received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Benefield's office accepts new patients. Dr. Benefield is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sympathetic Uveitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Sympathetic Uveitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Sympathetic Uveitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Allergy Drops
Astigmatism Correction Surgery
Avastin® Injection
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
BlephEx™ for Blepharitis
Botox® Injection
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Cosmetic Xeomin® Injection
Diabetic Eye Exam
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Dry Macular Degeneration Management
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Exams for Glasses
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglass Fitting
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Implantable Contact Lens
Intense Pulse Light
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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LipiFlow® Procedure
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Monovision
Multifocal Contact Lens Treatment
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Punctal Plug Insertion
Punctal Plug Removal
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Retinal Testing
Tear Duct Probing
Tear Duct Surgery
Telemedicine
Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation
Trabeculectomy
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Wet Macular Degeneration Injections
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • GEHA
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Aetna
  • TriCare for Life
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Dental
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  • Open Access Plus
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • AARP

Locations

  1. 1 Benefield Eye Care
    14225 Dedeaux Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (228) 328-0972
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Mar 06, 2021
Cataract surgery went well . He and his staff are thorough and very professional. Recommend him highly
Joe Gewin — Mar 06, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Alton Ochsner Memorial Fdn
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University|TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
    1990
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Benefield, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Benefield's profile.

Dr. Benefield frequently treats the following conditions: Sympathetic Uveitis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Donald Benefield, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Merit Health Biloxi.

Yes, Dr. Donald Benefield, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

    4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS

  • Merit Health Biloxi

    150 Reynoir St, Biloxi, MS