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Dr. Paul Benfanti, MD

Sports Medicine*
4.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Benfanti, MD

Dr. Paul Benfanti, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences and is affiliated with HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Dr. Benfanti, completed a residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Benfanti an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Benfanti works at Practice in Saint Petersburg, FL with other offices in New Port Richey, FL, Tampa, FL and Palm Harbor, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Benfanti's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    625 6th Ave S Ste 450, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 562-6864
  2. 2
    All Childrens Hospital
    4443 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 879-2663
  3. 3
    Children's Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates Llp
    3440 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 200, Tampa, FL 33607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 879-2663
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Mclaughlin & Martem.d.'s L.l.p.
    3850 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 898-2663
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 11:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 11:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 11:30

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  • HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

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Infective Arthritis
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
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Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
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Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
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Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
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Arm Surgery
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Bunion Surgery
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Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
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Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Arthroscopy
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Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Plantar Fascia Release
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
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    About Dr. Paul Benfanti, MD

    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1265405179
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Dwight D. Eishenhower Army Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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