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Dr. Paul Benson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. Paul Benson, MD
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Dr. Paul Benson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Murrells Inlet, SC.
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Dr. Paul Benson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Murrells Inlet, SC
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Benson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Murrells Inlet, SC.

About

Dr. Benson graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. Dr. Paul Benson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Murrells Inlet, SC. Dr. Benson currently practices at Tidelands Health Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Benson has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Benson received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Benson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Benson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Hemorrhoids
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Hemorrhoids
Duodenal Polypectomy
Bile Duct Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Disorders
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diagnostic Endoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Tidelands Health Gastroenterology at Murrells Inlet
    4040 Highway 17 Unit 302, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  2. 2 Tidelands Health Gastroenterology at Georgetown
    1011 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of South Carolina|Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wake Forest University
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Benson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Benson's profile.

Dr. Paul Benson, MD is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Benson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC