Summary

Dr. Kent Benner is a gastroenterologist with nearly five decades of medical experience serving patients throughout the Portland area. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency training at University of Colorado Health. With 49 years in practice, Dr. Benner brings extensive expertise to digestive health care. He provides medical services in English.

Dr. Benner is affiliated with Providence Milwaukie Hospital and practices at multiple locations including Portland and Milwaukie. His expertise includes treating diabetes mellitus and geriatric diabetes, helping patients manage these complex conditions that can affect digestive health. He performs comprehensive diabetes eye exams and optical coherence tomography to monitor patients for diabetes-related complications. Patients have given Dr. Benner an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 49 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Colorado Health
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Kent G Benner has 4 locations

The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology East At Gateway

1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 301Portland, OR 97220
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Oregon Clinic

1111 NE 99TH AVE STE 302PORTLAND, OR 97220

The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology East At Milwaukie

10330 SE 32nd Ave Ste 210Milwaukie, OR 97222
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Providence Milwaukie Hospital

10150 Se 32nd AvePortland, OR 97222

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Dr. Kent G Benner, MDDr. Shanna ChengDr. Jenna Susan AndersonDr. Zibing Jiang Woodward, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
49 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Portland , ORPortland , ORPortland , ORTualatin , OR
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kent G Benner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • CareOregon
  • CareOregon - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Providence Health Plans - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kent G Benner has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kent G Benner has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Liver Diseases
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Colorado Health.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Benner's NPI number is 1649272451.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Kent Benner speak?
Dr. Kent Benner speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kent Benner affiliated with?
Dr. Kent Benner is affiliated with Providence Milwaukie Hospital.
Where is Dr. Kent Benner's office located?
Dr. Kent Benner's office is located at 1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 301, Portland, OR, 97220.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kent Benner?
You can find contact information for Dr. Kent Benner here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Kent Benner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Kent Benner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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