Summary

Dr. Benton graduated from the University of Florida in 1985. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas) in 1988. He has been in private practice in Gainesville ever since. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida.

Along with Drs. Boccarossa, Trumbull, and Zanga, he was a co-founder of the American College of Pediatricians (www.BestforChildren.org).

Dr. Benton was a member of the Florida Chapter of the AAP executive committee from 1999 to 2003. He is not currently a member of the AAP.

He has been a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association since 1996.

Dr. Benton has served his local community in ways that include: participation in the local Safe Kids organization, serving on the Board of the local YMCA, serving on the board of the local Crisis Pregnancy Center, and as a member of the Emergency Medical Service Citizens Advisory Board. Dr. Benton has been on medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Haiti, and Nicaragua.

Dr. Benton and his wife Kathy have five children and 4 grandchildren. He and his wife members of Servants of Christ Anglican Church in Gainesville, FL.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 41 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Bartberger Benton has 4 locations

Shands Healthcare

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Uf Health Shands Childrens Hospital

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

6500 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605

Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital

1505 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

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Gainesville , FLFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia Med School: Universidad Mayor Real San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Bartberger Benton

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Bartberger Benton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Bartberger Benton has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Head Trauma (Craniocerebral Trauma)
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baylor College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Thomas Benton is affiliated with Hca Florida North Florida Hospital, Shands Healthcare, Uf Health Shands Hospital, and Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital.
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Dr. Thomas Benton speaks English and Spanish.

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