Overview
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 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 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 foot and ankle reconstruction.
His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Kohler Disease, and Bowlegs.
Dr. Benfanti is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 Recertified, 2009, 2019 and National Board Of Medical Examiners, 1991.
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Locations
625 6th Ave S, Suite 450, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
4443 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653
3850 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
5881 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Benfanti has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul L. Benfanti
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul L. Benfanti?
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What conditions does Dr. Paul L. Benfanti specialize in?
While Dr. Paul L. Benfanti is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Clubfoot, Macrodactyly of the Foot, and Kohler Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Paul L. Benfanti accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul L. Benfanti accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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