Stephen M. Benz's Online Review Report Card

Went twice to get my mothers knee looked at which was swollen and with fluid. He primary did a X-ray and suggested to get the fluid taken out by a orthopedic Doctor. First time seeing Dr. Benz he gave her a cortisone shot without removing the fluid, he said it will take care of it. Spent maybe 5 minutes with us after waiting 3 months for a appointment. Shot lasted maybe a week and pain came back and knee was swollen again. We went back and again Dr. Benz spent few minutes and then just said she needs surgery, didn't offer to do a X-ray of the knee again or to remove the fluid. After maybe another 5 minutes with us, he said lets do a MRI and then probably surgery. I asked how about we remove the fluid first and see how that goes but he refused. We are getting a second opinion

This doctor did my total hip replacement on June 23rdHe wasAn awesome doctorRecovery time was quickI would recommend him to anyone

I went in originally to see Dr fagan. He's retired so I inquired to Dr Benz. He doesn't cover my current needs but his secretary and assistant ( Amanda and Lauren ) set me up with the proper office and surgeon to help me out. They went above and beyond their job and certainly are wonderful representatives for their office and profession. Thanks

Dr Benz, a great Dr. Was very effeciant your wait is not long. My operation was on time and went well. I recommend anyone with a orthopedic problem whatever it may be. I highly recommend Dr.Benz for your operation he seems to truely care about his patients. Thank you, Gina Brown

I am not one to write many reviews, which is unfortunate considering I often go to a place with multiple good reviews. I LOVE to read them and really make sure where I am going is the right choice. Every now and then I don't read them I just check them out with looking up a single review. I have decided this one was a must though. I saw Dr. Fissel in September, one month after a pretty bad fall playing ultimate frisbee. I don't often injure myself in this sport so when I fell down and felt and heard crunching noises I knew something wasn't right. Yes, I did wait a month to see a family doctor who then recommended me to Fissel. Sorry, without being able to afford health insurance I waited. From the start I didn't feel heard, I wash brushed off pretty quickly. I had received a physical test was given some medication and told it was a sprain. 5 days later and no difference so, I stopped the medication by choice. About two weeks later I saw him again. I explained that I discontinued the medication because I felt no less pain. Once again Dr. Fissel said I just needed more time because it must have been a pretty bad sprain. So, I believed him...continued the medication a bit more but stopped once again because as before no changes. I was convinced it was just a sprain and I was anxious and needed to be patient. After a few situations of brutal pain from said August occurrence and a good amount of time later, February I went back to the family doctor and he showed concern. I told him to send me to another orthopedic because I didn't feel heard or empathy from Fissel unfortunately. Apologized for requesting a new person but needed someone else. Less than one week later the new ortho Dr. Stephen Benz did one test and told me to get an MRI to confirm the severity of an ACL tear. Here I am ready to schedule ACL reconstructive surgery and not so happy it took 7 months for me to finally stand up and find someone who could tell me I'm not crazy. Dr. Benz is heaven sent, oh my goodness!!! He truly took the time to hear my story, of my initial fall and these frustrating months of not knowing what was wrong. When I explained the medication wasn't working he said I never should have been given that because that doesn't cure a tear. It has been a roller coaster of emotions for a hot minute but now, I'm blessed. Blessed to know that I truly need to continue to follow my gut when I feel something is wrong. Thank you Dr. I will always remember the relief of truth, hard truth but still relieved so we can fix it! If you need a good orthopedic Dr. Benz is your guy!

Spoke to KATRINA AND SHERRY.. When did the appointment maker became a doctor. You guys really are unprofessional and the DOCTORS would have more clients without you people. DO BETTER!!

Would not recommend, very frustrated with results. First he treated left knee for arthritis and gave me a cortisone shot, when that did not work he said it was a torn meniscus and femur fracture on left knee. Did orthoscopic surgery, released by him stating everything looked good no therapy recommended. Two weeks later could not walk. Went to get second opinion to find out I was bone on bone and left knee was crumbling needed total knee replacement. Office visits with Dr. Benz were always quick and rushed, maybe 2 minutes per visit spent with me seemed like he was always in a hurry. Very frustrating and disappointed with Dr. Benz.

doesn't have a clue of what he is doing. Staff is rude especially amanda. going to another doctor to get his mess up fixed. He has so many malpractice suits against him I am not sure how he is doctering and why does Mercy let him practice for them. And practice is what he does.

It’s been a couple of years but I had the best Experience as a patient of Dr. Benz And Dr. Lee the nurses and staff where are phenomenal I highly recommend them

I had hip surgery on July 24th 2020...I was up and walking the same day. Dr. Stephen Benz and his staff have been awesome!! Explained pre-opp and post-opp 100%. Ready to have my right hip done asap!! Will be hiking again early winter!! Recommend Dr. Benz 100% Have my life back!!