Peter A. Benedict, MD

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Primary Specialties

Adult Ear, Nose and Throat, Advanced Sinus/Skull base, Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat
Languages Spoken:

English

About Peter Benedict, MD

Dr. Benedict is an accomplished physician in the field of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He completed a highly competitive fellowship program in rhinology & skull base surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, preparing him to provide his patients with the latest and most advanced treatments for conditions of the sinuses. Dr. Benedict completed his residency training at the New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine. During his residency, he was honored with the prestigious Kelvin C. Lee, M.D. Award for Excellence in Resident Teaching, as well as the Dennis Pappas, Sr., M.D. Award for Excellence in Research, demonstrating his dedication to both patient care and scientific pursuits.

Prior to his residency, Dr. Benedict attended medical school at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY, earning a degree in Biochemistry and induction into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Benedict is an avid scuba diver with a passion for underwater photography and a deep appreciation for the natural world. He considers himself a poor golfer and a worse fisherman.

Insurances Accepted Aetna, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Open Choice Access EPO, Aetna PPO, ArchCare (NY), BC/BS Empire HMO, BC/BS Empire NY, Cigna, Cigna HMO, PPO, POS, Cigna Medicare, Cigna Open Access Plus, Connecticare, Elderplan (NY), EmblemHealth GHI, Empire BCBS POS, EPO, Indemnity, Empire BCBS PPO, Empire Plan (UHC), Hamaspik (NY), HealthCare Partners IPA (NY), HealthFirst (NY), HealthSmart WTC, HIP, HIP ID, HIP Montefiore CMO, HIP Montefiore CMO ID, Local 1199, Magnacare, Medicare, Multiplan/PHCS, Northwell Direct (NY), Oxford Freedom, Partners Direct Health, Partners Health Plan (NY), Railroad Medicare, Railroad Medicare NJ, SELF / PATIENT PAY TIME OF SERVICE, Tricare, Tricare HMO, Tricare PPO, UHC Oxf Liberty, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO,PPO,POS), US Family Health, Wellcare HMO/Medicare, WTC Health For Heroes

Affiliations Richmond University Medical Center

Education

Medical School

New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Residency

Otolaryngology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Fellowship

Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital