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Dr. Paul Benson, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Murrells Inlet, SC
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Benson, MD

Dr. Paul Benson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Murrells Inlet, SC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Benson an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Benson works at Tidelands Health Gastroenterology in Murrells Inlet, SC with other offices in Georgetown, SC. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Benson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tidelands Health Gastroenterology at Murrells Inlet
    4040 Highway 17 Unit 302, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 652-8290
  2. 2
    Tidelands Health Gastroenterology at Georgetown
    1011 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 527-3428

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  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1487822730
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wake Forest University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Of South Carolina|Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
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    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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