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
2/25/2026Good
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.
1/26/2026
I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Benton. He is always both professional and personable.
1/25/2026
Dr. Benton will listen to my concerns, then takes the time to discuss them. He's very caring and spends as much time as needed for our visits.
1/17/2026
Love Dr. Benton & entire staff. [...]
1/12/2026
I am very happy with all attention given to me
1/10/2026
I feel confident that Dr. Benton will provide the care I need.
12/29/2025
As always, Dr Benton provides great health care. He listens cares and shows concern for my health.
12/26/2025
Everything good. [...]
12/22/2025
Dr Benton is great primary care provider. He explains clearly and shows he cares . His staff great. Also.
12/16/2025
Great
12/16/2025
Dr Benton & his staff are awesome
12/15/2025
Considered changing Primary care doctor due to repeated unannounced delay last two visits.
12/15/2025
I have been seen Doctor Benton for around 10 years and every single visit I feel very well take care. Doctor Benton always listen to me and give me good advice on how to care for my heath. I am very lucky to have Doctor Benton as my primary care provider.
12/01/2025
Excellent ~ Much Appreciation
11/30/2025
Excellent Dr
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.