4.4
31 Ratings with 16 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Benjamin Light is a board-certified physician specializing in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and plastic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has been practicing for over three decades. Dr. Light speaks English fluently with his patients.
Dr. Light practices at multiple locations throughout northern Alabama, including Decatur Morgan Hospital, Athens Limestone Hospital, Lawrence Medical Center, Madison Hospital, and the Decatur Morgan Hospital Parkway Campus in Decatur, Alabama. He treats conditions such as tonsillitis and adenoiditis in both pediatric and adult patients. His surgical expertise includes middle ear procedures and adenoidectomy to help patients with hearing and breathing issues. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Light practices at multiple locations throughout northern Alabama, including Decatur Morgan Hospital, Athens Limestone Hospital, Lawrence Medical Center, Madison Hospital, and the Decatur Morgan Hospital Parkway Campus in Decatur, Alabama. He treats conditions such as tonsillitis and adenoiditis in both pediatric and adult patients. His surgical expertise includes middle ear procedures and adenoidectomy to help patients with hearing and breathing issues. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
- 16 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Benjamin Wayne Light has 4 locationsSurgery Center Of Decatur
1122 14th Ave SEDecatur, AL 35601Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Benjamin Wayne Light, MD | Dr. Jay Joseph Quilligan, MD | Dr. Herbert Horton Bowden, MD | Dr. Alfred Donald Trotter, MD |
| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Ophthalmology | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 32 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Decatur , AL | Athens , AL | Huntsville , AL | Guntersville , AL |
| Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: University of Southern California | Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School | Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Wayne Light
Medical Specialties
Dr. Benjamin Wayne Light has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Benjamin Wayne Light has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
Dr. Benjamin Wayne Light holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1994.
NPI Number
Dr. Light's NPI number is 1760463632.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin Light affiliated with?
- Dr. Benjamin Light is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital, Athens Limestone Hospital, Lawrence Medical Center, Madison Hospital, and Decatur Morgan Hospital Parkway Campus.
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