RATINGS & REVIEWS
The provider star rating is calculated using patient reponses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider's star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
Comments
4/28/2026Dr. Benton is awesome!
4/24/2026
Dr. Benton is a very good listener
4/20/2026
Dr Benton is a great physician
4/18/2026
Doctor Benton is awesome. I personally value him and the care he provides me.
4/07/2026
Dr Benton ALWAYS shows great concern, is always professional and trustworthy. He has been my primary Dr for 13 years and I have recommended him to others many times.
4/05/2026
Dr. Benton is very good about focusing on my issues and talking to me so I understand. Such a kind hearted man to me.
4/05/2026
Doc Benton is great! Always explains thing in terms I understand. I believe he actually cares about me and my health.
4/04/2026
He's the best. Dr. Benton. Recommended him to my mom. She now adores him! She's [...] and confident in his care, as am I.
4/04/2026
Dr Benton is amazing!!! He is such a caring and active listener. He gives good explanations and also does a good job of handling entering things or looking at something in the computer while still paying attention to me as a patient.
4/01/2026
All options and explanations were very well expressed.
3/28/2026
Good
3/09/2026
I love Dr. Benton! He takes time to listen and help me with any issues I have.
3/02/2026
Dr. Benton is kind professional and truly caring for all these patients.
3/02/2026
Dr Benton is very caring. He listens and goes above and beyond to find solutions for any concerns or questions.
2/25/2026
Good
2/25/2026
Even though I am a fairly new patient of Dr. Benton's not quite 2 years. I appreciate his input and his courteous manner of how he explains things and his willingness to listen to my concerns.
2/16/2026
Very at ease with Dr Benton. Never fails to listen to my questions and answers thoroughly.
2/09/2026
We changed to Dr. Benton because he listens and acts like he cares.
2/02/2026
Dr. Benton listens to my concerns, provides solutions, and allows my input. He helps me keep my health in check.
2/01/2026
Great provider. Highly recommend.
Location(s)
Baptist Medical Group - Family Medicine & Walk In Care - Navarre
DEPARTMENT OF BAPTIST HOSPITAL
Baptist Medical Park - Navarre8880 Navarre Parkway
Suite: 106
Navarre FL , 32566
Phone: 448.227.5350
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Biography
Dr. Mark Benton is a board certified family medicine physician who offers quality, convenient primary care and walk-in care at Baptist Medical Park – Navarre. Prior to completing his residency and board certification in family medicine, Dr. Benton served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator, an instructor pilot, and a flight surgeon. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2011 after 22 years of service. He and his dedicated staff welcome patients with traditional family medicine appointments and walk-ins every weekday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Medical Education
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Family Medicine
Naval Hospital
Pensacola, FL
Board Certifications
Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
Certified DOT Medical Examiner
Additional Information
Prior to completing his residency and board certification in family medicine, Dr. Benton served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator, an instructor pilot, and a flight surgeon. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2011 after 22 years of service. He has been married to his wife Ellen (a Pensacola native) for over 27 years and has four children.
Dr. Benton accepts patients 2 years and up.
Meet your Doctor
What led you to become a doctor or choose your focus of medicine?
I always wanted to be a doctor and serve people.
What is something about you that only your patients would know?
I consider it the highest privilege to be involved in patient care. There is no greater honor than earning the trust of a patient and his/her family. Our practice is designed to meet the needs of our patients at any time.
How would a patient describe you?
Compassionate, a good listener and a family man.
What is the most important factor in a doctor/patient relationship?
Confidentiality, common ground and teaching evidence based medicine.
What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?
That I will practice evidence based medicine and continuity of care.