Dr. Maria Benetos, DO | Smithtown, NY | Psychiatry

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Dr. Benetos graduated from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She works in Smithtown, NY and specializes in Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Benetos is affiliated with Saint Catherine Of Siena Medical Center.

3.2

37 Ratings
21 years of experience
14 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine
26 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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3.2

37 Ratings with 26 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Hello! The staff of Dr. Benetos of Mindful Lifestyle Psychiatry here, responding to the feedback below about Dr. Benetos acting in a “fraudulent” manner. You may have her confused with a different doctor. Dr. Benetos does not participate with any insurance plans and therefore does not have any influence on the insurance reimbursements. For further clarification, we suggest that you contact your insurance company to learn about your out-of-network benefits. Please contact the office if you need any further assistance- we’re here to help!

May 20th, 2026

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Fraudulent and unethical conduct.Medical fraud.She has a habit of falsifying diagnoses and medical records erroneously to get money from the insurance companies.

April 14th, 2026

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Dr. Benetos is the first and rare psychiatrist who takes an integrative approach toward improving mental health aka brain disease. In addition to medication, she focuses on and addresses the impact of our daily diet and nutrition on our brain function along with sleep and exercise.

July 1st, 2023

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nope, would not recommend. how did she pass medical school?

June 8th, 2023

1 person found this helpful

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Dr. Benetos is extremely caring and compassionate; most importantly she listens! I feel so comfortable in her care. If only I met her sooner, I would have felt my happiness earlier. Thank you Dr. B!

November 16th, 2022

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Dr. Benetos is amazing. She saved my mind from disaster. God Bless her.

May 3rd, 2020

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The person below who could EVER think Dr Benetos is a nit wit and a scatter brain is THE ACTUAL nitwit and scatterbrain AND is the one NEEDS to be on drugs. Dr Benetos is a hero and lifesaver for all her patients and is loved and admired by everyone!!

May 2nd, 2020

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Unprofessional scatter brain

April 10th, 2020

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This woman treated my mom. Dissintersted and seemed on drugs

April 10th, 2020

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A miracle worker!

November 16th, 2019

Dr. Maria Benetos

2 Brooksite Dr Ste 130Smithtown, NY 11787


Dr. Maria Benetos, DO	Dr. Elaine Kwok, MD	Dr. Giselle Brito, MD	Dr. Lorenzo Santos Gutierrez, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (37 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (4 Ratings)
21 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Smithtown , NY	Marlton , NJ	Jacksonville , FL	Rockville , MD
Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: St George's University School of Medicine	Med School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autnoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Dr. Maryanne Bakich Capece, MD
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Dr. Michael Joseph Jordan, MD
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What languages does Dr. Maria Benetos speak?: Dr. Maria Benetos speaks English and Spanish.
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