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Biography
Dr. Joseph Benevento is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. He comes to Ochsner Health with years of experience in clinical practice and training residents and fellows at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Yale Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, and other disorders of the retina.
Dr. Benevento utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and performs the full range of retinal procedures in the office and hospital settings including the scleral buckle, small incision sutureless vitrectomy, laser treatments and intraocular injections.
A graduate of Yale University and New York Medical College, Dr. Benevento completed his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Chicago. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international meetings, and he has participated in numerous clinical trials.
Education and Training
Medical School
New York Medical College
Internship
Winthrop-University Hospital
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Residency
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Field of Study: Ophthalmology
Fellowship
University of Chicago
Field of Study: Vitreoretinal Surgery
Certifications
- American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
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The best Dr and nurses ever
For any new patients to Ochsner and need care by a retina specialist, my first choice as a referral is Dr. Benevento.
He is great
All very good!
It took a long time to see the doctor. The doctor was thorough and informative.
Excellent care
Fantastic
I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to have such a talented doctor in charge of my care. I cannot say enough good things about the doctor.
Excellent dr
Dr Benevento is the best.
Dr Benevento always takes time to answer questions and provides very detailed examination
Dr. Benevento is very patient for a doctor in high demand and thoroughly knowledgeable
My doctor was Excellent I asked question about my eyes he would about answer it
My favorite MD. Professional and personable.
Excellent
Dr was thorough
Keep up the great work!
Seeing my eye dr is slways a good experience though I don't look forward to the shot in the eye but I realize without it I'd b blind so thankful there's a gentle dr n meds to keep my eyesight
Dr. Benevento is an accomplished, caring and excellent physician.
Dr. Benevento does a good job.
I would definitely recommend them.
DrBenevento gave me a very good eyes exam and assured me that everything was fine with my eyes
Awsome
Very good
Very knowledgeable and easy to understand
