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Dr. Matthew Benns, MD

General Surgery*
4.2 (10)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matthew Benns, MD

Dr. Matthew Benns, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and is affiliated with University of Louisville Hospital, Norton Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Benns an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Benns works at UofL Physicians – General Surgery in Louisville, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Benns' Office Locations

  1. 1
    UofL Physicians – General Surgery
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 583-8303
  2. 2
    UofL Health – Reflux, Swallowing & Hernia Center
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-4571
  3. 3
    UofL Physicians – General Surgery
    550 S Jackson St # 2, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 583-8303

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • University of Louisville Hospital
  • Norton Hospital
  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

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Rib Fracture
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Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair

Treatment frequency



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Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Appendicitis
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Second-Degree Burns
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Femur Fracture
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
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    • ChoiceCare Network
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    • Commission for Children with Special Needs
    • Dept. of US Army Medical Active Duty
    • First Health
    • Health Net
    • Hospice & Palliative Care Services,Inc.
    • Humana
    • Indiana Health Network
    • Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice
    • Medicaid of Indiana
    • Medicaid of Kentucky
    • Owensboro Community Health Network
    • Passport Health Plan
    • Sagamore Health Network
    • SIHO Insurance Services
    • Sterling Life Insurance Company
    • United Mine Workers Health & Retirement Fund
    • United Teacher Associates Insurance Company
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1770621765
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery
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    Dr. Benns works at UofL Physicians ‚Äì General Surgery in Louisville, KY. View the full address on Dr. Benns’s profile.

    Dr. Benns has seen patients for Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Benns on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Benns. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Benns.

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