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Dr. George Ruffin Benton, MD

Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
52 years of experience
Transylvania Regional Hospital Inc 260 Hospital Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9111

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Benton graduated from the University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School of Medicine,University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1973. He works in Brevard, NC and 2 other locations and specializes in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Benton is affiliated with Transylvania Regional Hospital Inc.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Virginia Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine - 1973

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Transylvania Regional Hospital Inc
260 Hospital Dr, Brevard, NC 28712

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Glaucoma
Influenza
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Hypertension (HTN)
Gingival and Periodontal Diseases
Croup
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Bronchitis
Acute Sinusitis
Rosacea
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Dementia
Conduction Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Thyroiditis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity
Skin Rash
Anemia
Septicemia
Pulmonary Embolism
Gastritis and Duodenitis
Acne
Chronic Renal Disease
Alcohol Dependence
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Pneumonia
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Stenosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cirrhosis
Cardiomyopathy
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Athlete's Foot
Acute Conjunctivitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Constipation
Acute Pharyngitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Epilepsy
Infectious Diseases of the Brain or Spinal Cord
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Bacterial Pneumonia
Hair Loss
Herpes Simplex
Ischemic Stroke
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Thyroid Cancer
Pertussis
Breast Disorders
Lyme Disease
Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
Parkinson's Disease
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Depressive Disorders
Heart Failure
Labyrinthitis
Herpes Genitalis
Tinea Unguium
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Osteoarthritis
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Deviated Nasal Septum
Macular Degeneration
Hemorrhoids
Plantar Warts
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Candidiasis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Otitis Media
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Emphysema
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Calculus of the Urinary System
Contact Dermatitis
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Hyperthyroidism
Esophagitis
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Sciatica
Bronchial Asthma
Hypothyroidism

Procedures Performed

Destruction of Benign/Premalignant Skin Lesions
Echocardiogram
Allergen Immunotherapy
Cardiac Stress Test
Venipuncture
Venipuncture
Arthrocentesis
Nutrition Therapy
Cardiac Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Tricare
Cigna
Humana
AmeriHealth
Medica
Medicare
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Orthopedics 43
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Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 39
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 22
Children's Hospital 8
Urology 37
Psychiatry 40
Geriatrics 41
Rehabilitation 22
Obsterics & Gynecology 8
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36