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Dr. Benjamin Jerome Askins M.D.

Family Practitioner

5/5(3)
2006 AUGUSTA HWY LEXINGTON SC, 29072
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About

Dr. Benjamin Askins is a family practitioner practicing in Swansea, SC. Dr. Askins specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Askins possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2005

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 12 years of experience

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Ear Infection
  • Bronchitis
  • Flu
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pain
  • Urinary Tract Infection (uti)

Dr. Benjamin Jerome Askins M.D.'s Practice location

Benjamin Askins

935 W 2nd St -
Swansea, SC 29160
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New patients: 803-568-2000
Fax: 803-568-4190

2006 AUGUSTA HWY -
LEXINGTON, SC 29072
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New patients: 803-785-4747
Fax: 803-785-4750

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Dr. Benjamin Jerome Askins M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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