Dr. James Benton MD
Emergency Physician
781 Black Oak Dr Suite 102 Medford OR, 97504About
Dr. James Benton practices Emergency Medicine in Medford, OR. Dr. Benton assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Benton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1973
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1973
University of Edinburgh College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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