Dr. Oliver Benton M.D.
Urologist
1300 Cleveland Ave Chattanooga TN, 37404About
Dr. Oliver Benton is a urologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Benton specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1981
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Enlarged Prostate
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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