Dr. David R Benson MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. David R Benson MD

Ophthalmologist

3/5(28)
5920 100th St Sw Suite 8 Lakewood WA, 98499
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. David Benson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lakewood, WA. Dr. Benson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Benson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1987

University of Wales in Great Britain 1987

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular Hole
  • Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. David R Benson MD's Practice location

Dr. DAVID BENSON, MD

5920 100th St Sw Suite 8 -
Lakewood, WA 98499
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New patients: 253-584-1777
Fax: 253-584-0645

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Patient Experience with Dr. Benson


3.0

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Dr. David R Benson MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist 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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