Dr. Rachel S. Benator M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Rachel S. Benator M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(26)
1025 East 3300 Street Suite B Salt Lake City Utah, 84106
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Rachel Benator, MD is an ophthalmologist and the medical director practicing at Salt Lake Eye Associates in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Benator specializes in eye care and surgery. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benator provides comprehensive eye care for all ages and treats eye diseases and performs eye surgeries . Ophthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Benator can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Dr Benator performs cataract surgery and refractive surgery/LASIK, and offers Dry Eye Treatment, Diabetic eye care, glaucoma, macular degeneration, glasses and contact lenses. For an appointment, contact Salt Lake Eye Associates, 1025 East 3300 South, SLC, Ut 84106, 801-281-2020.

Education and Training

UT Southwestern Medical School MD 1986

Utah State Univ MS, Clinical Psychology 1977

Univ of Georgia B.M. Music Therapy 1972

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1986

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

General OphthalmologyCataract SurgeryDry Eye TreatmentDiabetic Eye Care and Macular DegenerationGlasses and Contact LensesRefractive Surgery - LASIK

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director Salt Lake Eye Associates 1992 - 2017
  • Clinical Faculty Moran Eye Center 1990 - 2017

Awards

  • Humanitarian of the Year  Utah Ophthalmology Society 

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Rosacea
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Migraine
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery  
  • Utah Medical Association  
  • Utah Ophthalmology Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • International Humanitarian Eye Care, 1990-2017

Internships

  • University of Utah; Externship in Uveitis

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Utah Ophthalmology Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication to Patients, Love of Profession

Dr. Rachel S. Benator M.D.'s Practice location

1025 East 3300 Street Suite B -
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
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New patients: 801-281-2020
Fax: 801-487-3689, 801-281-3007

Dr. Rachel S. Benator M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Benator


5.0

Based on 26 reviews

Dr. Rachel S. Benator M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 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.
  • Brent
    (5)

    Dr. Rachel Benator MD is very Thorough and personable.

  • Judy
    (5)

    Friendly staff and Dr.Benator is a very caring doctor. Dr. Benator is very aware and compassionate towards her patients needs.

  • Patsy
    (5)

    My eye experience was phenomanol!! I had cataracts removed and it was so easy and now I have 20/20 vision!! Thanks to Dr. Benator and Dr.Brockbank they are exceptional eye Drs..

  • I. david
    (5)

    Dr. Rachel Benator has been my Ophthalmogist for close to 25 years. I am extremely pleased with the care she has provided for me and my family. She has a great knowledge of her trade and has been called on several times to provide emergency care. I would highly recommend to anyone who is concerned about their eye care. Eye issues run in my family. Dr. Benator has always reassured me that if an issue arrises, she will know it before I do.

  • Rosemary
    (5)

    I've been coming to Dr. Benator for many years and have always been very pleased with my eye care. I recently had cataract surgery and after years of needing to wear glasses, I am now enjoying 20/20 vision! ,

  • Dianna
    (5)

    Absolutely fantastic doctor. Very informative about eye health. Very friendly, helpful, comfortable.

  • (5)

    Excellent service and doctor

  • Sam
    (5)

    Excellent eye doctor

  • Mary ester
    (5)

    I recomend Dr. Benator highly for any process concerning the eye. The videos in the office are thorough and informative. Her staff is caring and professional.

  • Emilio
    (5)

    Dr.Benator has been my eye doctor for 22 yrs. I receive the best prof Sessional service from her and her office staff is excellent. Every time I come to her office it feels like home.

  • Justine
    (5)

    Great doctor. Love her.

  • Shirley
    (5)

    Excellent service prompt and polite always. I really appreciate the professionalism shown by the staff. My husband also is very pleased.

  • Linda
    (5)

    Dr. Benator is absolutely exceptional in the care of her patients! The minute you walk in the door, you are greeted by her friendly staff. I appreciate the efficient way the appointments are scheduled and the meticulous cleanliness of the office. Dr. Benator takes the time to educate her patients and goes out of her way to be sensitive to each patients needs. You know you are in good hands because of the depth of her medical knowledge and experience.

  • (5)

    I had RLE (cataract surgery) this past month. I am very pleased with the results. Should have done it when I hit 50 instead of 60 y/o. Very good staff and personable doctors. Some of the wait times at the office were a bit long, 50 minute wait time today, but what can you do when there emergencies.

  • A. june
    (5)

    I have been coming here for many years and I'm happy to always be met by a very warm inviting staff. I have great confidence with Dr.Benator and so impressed with her humanitarian efforts. Also I am impressed with her staff's knowledge and capability to take care of me.

  • Sharon
    (5)

    Going from nearly blind from cataracts and nearsigtedness, I put my faith in Dr Benator that I would see perfectly from a painless 10 minute procedure. Thank you for changing my life by allowing me to see perfectly for the last 8 years! And the colors are beautiful!

  • Linda
    (5)

    Dr Benators competence and compassion puts her above the rest. She is very sensitive to meet her patients needs. She runs a sufficient meticulous office. Her world wide experiences in helping others with eye health is awe inspiring. It is very comforting to have her as my eye specialist.

  • Evelyn
    (5)

    Dr Benator runs a first class operation along with all of the people involved. I have received absolutely excellent treatment and courtesy from physicians and surgeons and staff. Its easy to access and find parking. I feel at ease and it is a comfortable place. I have a high level of trust in the expertise provided. And I wish to highly recommend to people who are looking for top notch eye care to come see Dr Benator and her group . My recent eye surgery went very very smoothly. I could not be more pleased. I am so grateful to have such good help.

  • Michelle
    (5)

    I have been coming here for many years and am quite pleased with all aspects of the care here. The office staff is always courteous and helpful. They usually find me a convenient appointment quite quickly. Dr. Benator is thorough and explains everything so I am sure to understand. She is very down to earth and practical. I have recommended this practice to many friends.

  • Vicki
    (5)

    I have worked with other doctors and clinics over the years after coming to Dr. Benator over twenty years ago I cannot imagine ever going to anyone else. She is wonderful to work with and each member of her staff is equally great. A visit to the eye doctor used to be a chore. At this office it is like a visit with best friends. I always feel like everyone associated with Dr. Benator and the Salt Lake Eye Associates functions at the very highest level of expertise and professionalism. They are very up to date with the latest procedures and equipment and I always feel confident that I am getting the best possible level of treatment. Thanks to all of these great folks

  • R
    (5)

    I was looking for an eye doctor and Dr Benator came highly recommended. She analyzed my needs and I had cataract surgery. I felt Dr Benator very conscientious and I felt more like a friend than a patient. The operation was successful Dr Benator watches eyes very close. I recommend Dr Benator to anyone who needs eye care including my family.

  • Sandra
    (5)

    I love coming into this office. The care I get here is wonderful

  • Bonnie
    (5)

    Dr. Benator has taken very good care of me for years. Today she helped me with my dry eyes problem. YAY

  • Brad
    (5)

    Dr Benator is fantastic.. Her knowledge and skill are excellent and she is always willing to provide answers to questions. She is also always kind and friendly. Her office staff is friendly and helpful on the phone and in person. Than you dr Benator.

  • Joseph
    (5)

    I have had both eyes operated for cataracts. I like coming here. Having my eyes tested is scary but I feel better with the way they are done. I think its been about ten years that I have been coming here.

  • Joan
    (5)

    Just a relaxed bright atmosphere. I enjoy coming in to see Dr Benator. And it has now been twenty years that I have been coming in. Staff is warm and friendly also.

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