
Dr. Benjamin Jerome Askins M.D.
Family Practitioner
935 W 2nd St Swansea SC, 29160About
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
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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- Dr. Henry J Marion MD935 W 2ND ST SWANSEA SC 29160
- Dr. Sarah C. Phillips M.D.935 W 2ND ST SWANSEA SC 29160
- Dr. Dale Blizzard MD935 West 2nd Street Swansea SC 29160
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