Dr. Gregory Thomas Benton MD
Emergency Physician
95 E Fairway Dr Lakeview Medical Cen Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Gregory Benton practices Emergency Medicine in Covington, LA. Dr. Benton assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Benton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2003
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2003
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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