Summary

Dr. Robert Benak is a board-certified internal medicine physician with a specialty focus in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Summa Health System. With 38 years of clinical experience, Dr. Benak has developed extensive expertise in caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Benak practices at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, New York, where he provides comprehensive inpatient care. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. He routinely performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and A1c testing to monitor diabetes management. Patients have given Dr. Benak an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Summa Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cvph Medical Center

75 Beekman StPlattsburgh, NY 12901

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Dr. Robert Lewis Benak, MDNatalie Howard, MSN, DNPDr. Lisa Persaud, MDDr. Eric Yoon, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
38 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Plattsburgh , NYNew York City , NYHicksville , NYNew York , NY
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: State University of New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Lewis Benak

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Sunshine Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Lewis Benak has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Lewis Benak has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Summa Health System

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1989
University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Benak affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Benak is affiliated with Cvph Medical Center.
Does Dr. Robert Benak accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Robert Benak has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Benak?
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Does Dr. Robert Benak accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Robert Benak accepting new patients?
Dr. Robert Benak has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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