Search

 See All Internal Medicine Doctors in Ponchatoula, LA

Dr. Robert Benson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 73
Dr. Robert Benson, MD
3.5 (15 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Ponchatoula, LA
Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an Internist in Ponchatoula, LA.
Dr. Robert Benson, MD
3.5 (15 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Robert Benson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 73
Ponchatoula, LA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an Internist in Ponchatoula, LA.

About

Dr. Benson graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an Internist in Ponchatoula, LA and has 49 years experience. Dr. Benson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hood Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Dr. Benson has experience treating conditions like Herpes Simplex Infection and Cold Sore among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Benson received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Benson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Benson is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Herpes Simplex Infection
Cold Sore
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Herpes Simplex Infection
Cold Sore
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Herpes Simplex Infection
Cold Sore
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acne
  • View other providers who treat Acne
Actinic Keratosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
Cellulitis
Dry Skin
  • View other providers who treat Dry Skin
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Foot Infection
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rash
  • View other providers who treat Rash
Rosacea
  • View other providers who treat Rosacea
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Wart Freezing
Acanthosis Nigricans
Alopecia
  • View other providers who treat Alopecia
Angioedema
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Berloque Dermatitis
Blepharitis
Boil
  • View other providers who treat Boil
Bullous Pemphigoid
Callus
  • View other providers who treat Callus
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Contact Dermatitis
Darier Disease
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 2
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
Erythema Nodosum
Excessive Sweating
Folliculitis
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Guttate Psoriasis
Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hives
  • View other providers who treat Hives
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertrophic Lichen Planus
Hypertrophic Scar
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
  • View other providers who treat Impetigo
Ingrown Nail
Intertrigo
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Keloid Scar
Lichen Planus
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Lipid Disorders
Lipomas
  • View other providers who treat Lipomas
Lymphadenopathy
Malaise and Fatigue
Melanoma
  • View other providers who treat Melanoma
Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nonbullous Impetigo
Onychomycosis
Osteopenia
Pemphigoid
Pityriasis Rosea
Plantar Wart
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Ringworm
  • View other providers who treat Ringworm
Sarcoidosis
Sebaceous Cysts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
  • View other providers who treat Shingles
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Discoloration
Spider Veins
Stye
  • View other providers who treat Stye
Telogen Effluvium
Tinea Versicolor
Tobacco Use Disorder
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitiligo
  • View other providers who treat Vitiligo
Warts
  • View other providers who treat Warts
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acne Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Dermabrasion
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Melanoma Screening
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Skin Grafts

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bensons Dermatology & Skin Cancer
    180 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 370-7546
  2. 2 Office
    146 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 370-7546
  3. 3 Office
    148 W Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 370-1762
  4. 4 Office
    190 Greenbrier Blvd Ste 103, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 898-7999
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Benson
3.5
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Benson?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Oct 01, 2022
Great visit again very thorough exam everyone is very cordial great office
Walter Alfonso — Oct 01, 2022
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Robert Benson, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Robert Benson, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Benson to family and friends

Dr. Benson's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Benson

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Robert Benson, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Robert Benson, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Benson?
Call now to make an appointment
(985) 370-7546

About Me

Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Dermatology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Benson communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Benson accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Benson frequently treats the following conditions: Herpes Simplex Infection and Cold Sore. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Benson, MD is affiliated with Hood Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert Benson, MD holds board certification in Dermatology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hood Memorial Hospital

    301 Walnut St, Amite, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

    215 Marion Ave, McComb, MS