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Dr. Brian P Benfield MD
Pediatrician
709 N Dekalb St Shelby NC, 28150About
Dr. Brian Benfield is a pediatrician practicing in Shelby, NC. Dr. Benfield is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Benfield diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Benfield can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1996
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member North Carolina Pediatric Society
- Member American Acedemy of Pediatics
Dr. Brian P Benfield MD's Practice location
Practice At 709 N Dekalb St
709 N Dekalb St -Shelby, NC 28150Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Nancy M. Hendrix MD709 N Dekalb St Shelby NC 28150
- Dr. Christopher M Cerjan MD709 N Dekalb St Shelby NC 28150
- Dr. Charles S Hayek M.D.709 N Dekalb St Shelby NC 28150
- Dr. Michelle Mcclain Calabro MD709 N DEKALB ST SHELBY NC 28150
- Dr. Patricia Ann Pitcher MD709 N Dekalb St Shelby NC 28150
- Dr. Mark Lee Binion MD709 N Dekalb St Shelby NC 28150
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