Summary

Dr. James Bennett specializes in ophthalmology and pediatrics, bringing 36 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Bennett is fluent in English.

Dr. Bennett practices at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle and maintains his office in Columbus, Mississippi. He focuses on treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, intraocular lens implant procedures, and glaucoma surgery. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Daniel Bennett has 2 locations

Bennett Ophthalmology

2475 5th St NColumbus, MS 39705
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle

2520 5th St NColumbus, MS 39705

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Dr. James Daniel Bennett, MDDr. Monica Latrece Wright, MDDr. Andrea Nicole Morris, MDDr. Grant Thomas Newman, MD
OphthalmologyPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
4.3 
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2.6 
36 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Columbus , MSMemphis , TNColumbus , MSCollierville , TN
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: St Matthews University School Of Medicine (Grand Cayman) Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Daniel Bennett

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Physicians Mutual
  • SAMBA
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Daniel Bennett has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Daniel Bennett has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Pediatrics
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Mississippi Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Dr. James Bennett speaks English.
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