Mark A. Benak
Experienced in Necrotizing Granuloma

Dr. Mark A. Benak

General Surgery
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Monroe
2151 West Spring Street, Suite B210, 
Monroe, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Necrotizing Granuloma
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Monroe
2151 West Spring Street, Suite B210, 
Monroe, GA 
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Overview

Dr. Benak specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures including the latest minimally invasive techniques. He is interested in the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal, endocrine, vascular, breast, and skin disorders.

Dr. Benak opened his surgical practice in Walton County in 2000. Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Benak has served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, Trauma Medical Director, and member of the Medical Executive Committee. Dr Benak is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Benak is married and lives with his wife in Good Hope, GA. In his spare time, he enjoys paddle boarding, wake surfing, hiking, biking, camping, and boating.

Dr. Benak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Granuloma. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia/Augusta University, 1995
Residency
Carraway Methodist Medical Center, General Surgery, 2000
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Specialist in GA
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Monroe
2151 West Spring Street, Suite B210, Monroe, GA 30655
Call: 770-207-5738
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