


Dr. Paul Benfanti, MD
Dr. Paul Benfanti, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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625 6th Ave S Ste 450 Saint Petersburg, FL 33701Make an Appointment
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- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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1 star | 13% | 13% |
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Benfanti to family and friends is 4.5 out of 5
About Me
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The purpose of Children's Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP, is to provide pediatric orthopaedic care to children and adolescents in West Central Florida. Care is provided by board certified and fellowship trained physicians. The...read morebiography
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...read moreSports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedics
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Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children
Fellowship Hospital, 2001Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1997Dwight D. Eishenhower Army Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1991Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences
Medical School, 1990
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 40
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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