Dr. Juan Benitez, MD | Knoxville, TN | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Juan Benitez is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist with four decades of experience serving patients throughout the Knoxville area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at KTTC Medical Center Keesler. His extensive 44-year career has given him deep expertise in digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Benitez is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Benitez practices at multiple locations in Knoxville and Lenoir City, Tennessee, with hospital affiliations at Parkwest Medical Center, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center. He specializes in treating colon polyps and diverticular conditions including diverticulosis. His practice offers advanced treatment options such as infusion therapy and chemotherapy for patients requiring specialized …care. Patients rate Dr. Benitez 3.5 out of 5 stars on average for his comprehensive gastroenterology services.

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accepting new patients
3.5

26 Ratings
44 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Kttc Medical Center Keesler
7 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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Dr. Benitez's Ratings and Reviews

3.5

26 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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My first visit with Dr. Benitez was great. He was very friendly, patient and answered all of my many questions with great clarity during the consultation. He treated me as if I was the only Patient he had that day. I knew if my procedure went as well as the consultation, I would be truly happy and it did! When he followed up with me in Recovery, he was still very friendly, patient and thorough. A big thank you to him!

February 4th, 2020

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My husband & I are both very happy with Dr Benitez. He is extremely professional, bright & knowledgeable, yet, down to earth, friendly, caring & an excellent communicator.

January 8th, 2017

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He was the Dr assigned to me while I was at Parkwest Hospital. Not one that I was able to research myself prior to seeing him. RUDE, DISRESPECTFUL, UNPROFESSIONAL. Wouldn't listen to me or my concerns or explain the details of my GI test. Got way off track and focused on a medication that I take for asthma (prescribed by my pulmonologist). He told me repeatedly I did not need to take it.

December 6th, 2016

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If you need help with anything other than a routine colonoscopy then this doctor is not for you. I had more than just a routine problem and he had no idea how to help me and worst didn't even try or follow up.

March 12th, 2015

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Very thorough and careful doctor; diagnosed my stomach problems efficiently and I'm much better now.

March 7th, 2012

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Saw him when I was admitted at a hospital. He was very rude. Told me his name and then told me he thought I was fine before I even had a chance to say hello. I had to answer the same questions two or three times. He never told me anything. He just drilled questions at me and never listened to one word that came out of my mouth. By far the worst doctor I've ever talked with. It didn't sound like he knew much about the pancreas to me.

January 20th, 2011

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Friendly, caring, knowledgeable

April 24th, 2008

Westside Gastrointestinal Specialists Pllc

9330 Park West Blvd Ste 506Knoxville, TN 37923

Tel: (865) 539-5372

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center

10820 Parkside DrKnoxville, TN 37934

Tel: (865) 218-7011

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916

Tel: (865) 331-1111

Parkwest Medical Center

9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923

Tel: (865) 373-1000

Fort Loudoun Medical Center

550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772

Tel: (865) 271-6000


Dr. Juan Benitez, MD	Ashley Anderson, APRN	Jan Seiler, APRN	Shauna Sanderson, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Knoxville , TN	SACRAMENTO , CA	Montgomery , AL	Tallahassee , FL
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: Creighton University College of Nursing
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Juan Benitez holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kttc Medical Center Keesler.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Benitez's NPI number is 1699752105.

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What languages does Dr. Juan Benitez speak?: Dr. Juan Benitez speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Dr. Juan Benitez's office located?: Dr. Juan Benitez's office is located at 9330 Park West Blvd Ste 506, Knoxville, TN, 37923.

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