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Dr. Robert Benson, MD

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

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Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Ponchatoula, LA.
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Dr. Robert Benson, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Ponchatoula, LA.

About

Dr. Robert Benson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Ponchatoula, LA and has 48 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice. At present, Dr. Benson received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Benson is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS

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
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  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

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3.5
Based on 15 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Oct 01, 2022
Great visit again very thorough exam everyone is very cordial great office
Walter Alfonso — Oct 01, 2022
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Dermatology
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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
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Benson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Benson's profile.

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