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Dr. Paul Lawrence Benfanti, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Childrens Orthopaedic And Scoliosis Surgery Associates Llp 625 6th Ave S Ste 450, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 898-2663

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Paul L. Benfanti, M.D. joined our practice in April 2011 after retiring from the Armed Services. He graduated from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD in 1990. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center Ft. Gordon, GA in 1997 and a Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Spinal Deformity at the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Greenville, SC in 2001. Dr. Benfanti is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the USF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Benfanti is board certified and has been recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He retired from the US Army as a Colonel. During his career he served as Orthopaedic Surgery Program Director from 2003-2009 and Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery from 2010-2011 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Dr. Benfanti enjoys all aspects of pediatric orthopaedics and has a special interest in sports medicine and hip preservation.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

D D Eisenhower Army Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine - 1991

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine - 1990

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Children Orthopedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates
625 6th Ave S Ste 450, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains

Procedures Performed

Knee Arthroscopy
Bunion Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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

CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Molina Healthcare
Health Alliance
AvMed
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Cigna
Tricare
SIHO Insurance Services

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36