RATINGS & REVIEWS
The provider star rating is calculated using patient reponses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider's star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
Comments
8/31/2024Dr Mark Benton is an exceptional Primary Care physician! Well versed in medical knowledge, excellent patient care, and skilled with paperwork.
8/31/2024
Been seeing Dr. Benton for a few years now and he's the best. Wife now sees him.
8/19/2024
First time meeting the doctor. I was full of anxiety but he put me at ease.
8/17/2024
Dr Benton listen to and answered my questioned and together we decided the best course of care for me.
8/05/2024
Very good
8/03/2024
Good.
8/03/2024
Dr Benton always compassionate, and listens to my concerns. He is persistent in trying to diagnose. This office really has an amazing feel and dynamic.
8/02/2024
Dr. Benton is a great Doctor.
8/02/2024
Have been looking for a new primary closer to where I live in [...] had to wait 3 months for appointment but highly satisfied with Dr Benton was worth the wait
7/28/2024
I always tell people about how happy I am with Dr Benton. He's got a lot of referrals from me
7/27/2024
My appointment ended up in being kind of an emergency, so Dr. Prescribed bloodwork and ultrasound. Received these that very same afternoon. In other words, expedited the diagnosis.
7/22/2024
Myself, my Brother a nd Sister-in -law are all Dr Benton's Patients!
7/14/2024
Very good
7/14/2024
Doc Benton has been my primary for years now and I consider myself very lucky he has been. Simply the best care I've ever had in 67 years of life.
6/29/2024
Dr. Benton was very kind and polite and answered all my questions and I will recommend him to my friends
6/23/2024
Excellent doc.
6/23/2024
The doctor listens well and provides good care
6/22/2024
Doctor explained treatment plan and the reasons for his decision in detail. I felt confident and reassured because of his understanding of my condition. He addresses short and long term challenges. I feel confident with his ability to explain medical conditions and treatment plans to patients. Due to this I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends.
6/21/2024
Very professional, knowledgeable
6/18/2024
Friendly and professional staff and service
Location(s)
Family Medicine & Walk In Care - Navarre
DEPARTMENT OF BAPTIST HOSPITAL
Baptist Medical Park - Navarre8880 Navarre Parkway
Suite: 106
Navarre FL , 32566
Phone: 448.227.5350
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Biography
Dr. Mark Benton is a board certified family medicine physician who offers quality, convenient primary care and walk-in care at Baptist Medical Park – Navarre. Prior to completing his residency and board certification in family medicine, Dr. Benton served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator, an instructor pilot, and a flight surgeon. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2011 after 22 years of service. He and his dedicated staff welcome patients with traditional family medicine appointments and walk-ins every weekday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Medical Education
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Family Medicine
Naval Hospital
Pensacola, FL
Board Certifications
Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
Certified DOT Medical Examiner
Additional Information
Prior to completing his residency and board certification in family medicine, Dr. Benton served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator, an instructor pilot, and a flight surgeon. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2011 after 22 years of service. He has been married to his wife Ellen (a Pensacola native) for over 27 years and has four children.
Dr. Benton accepts patients 2 years and up.
Meet your Doctor
What led you to become a doctor or choose your focus of medicine?
I always wanted to be a doctor and serve people.
What is something about you that only your patients would know?
I consider it the highest privilege to be involved in patient care. There is no greater honor than earning the trust of a patient and his/her family. Our practice is designed to meet the needs of our patients at any time.
How would a patient describe you?
Compassionate, a good listener and a family man.
What is the most important factor in a doctor/patient relationship?
Confidentiality, common ground and teaching evidence based medicine.
What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?
That I will practice evidence based medicine and continuity of care.