Ratings for Dr. Richard W. Bennett

2
Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Dr. Bennett was not interested in discussing my health issues at all. When I started asking about some nutrician, supplement and exercise options he became agitated and actually cut me off and told me I had a choice.... I could either take the medicine he prescribed or die of a heart attack or stroke. No exaggeration. I don't have a problem with taking medication but would like to have discussed some life style changes or natural supplements that may have helped as well. During the same appt. I received a breast exam from Dr. Bennett while fully clothed (including a slightly padded bra). Not sure what he thought the purpose of that was or what he might be able to detect through all the clothing. He was obviously in a hurry to get me out of there. I would never consider returning.

Submitted July 7, 2014

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Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
3
Knowledge

I've been seeing Dr. Bennett for years now. He was my mom's physician so naturally he became mine. He has a very good sense of humor and is friendly however, he always makes mistakes on my prescriptions, he either forgets to sign the prescription, doesn't write out the correct number of refills and most recently he wrote me a prescription after I changed medications because of the horrible side effects and when I called to have that corrected his entire staff treated me like a criminal and made me jump through all types of hoops to have something corrected that was never my fault in the first place. After they finally gave me the correct prescription, he forgot to put the quantity prescribed (wrote "n/a" instead of 30) so the pharmacy wouldn't fill it without calling him first and of course his office was closed for the weekend. This was the final straw, I am finally changing doctors because of simple (but very inconvenient) mistakes he continues to make.

Submitted June 6, 2013

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Staff
3
Punctuality
3
Helpfulness
3
Knowledge

Office staff was unfriendly. It felt as though I was waiting in the DMV line instead of a doctors office. Office environment is stuffy and uncomfortable. Lab work was performed in a hallway type area. Unfortunately because of the uncomfortable environment I won't ever know what kind of professional Dr Bennett is. Phone calls are made by a machine and personal touches do not exist.

Submitted Feb. 9, 2010

3
Staff
4
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr. Bennett has been our family physician for over fifteen years now and we have been very pleased. We have never felt like he was disinterested in us or our medical needs. His office staff seem helpful, but busy. They do cater to more than one Doctor. I have never waited more than 10 or fifteen minutes past my appointment which is pretty good from what I have heard about other Doctors office waits. The only negative would be lab work. Sometimes waiting 30 minutes or more for your turn. I would highly recommend Dr. Bennett as a family Doctor.

Submitted Sept. 28, 2009

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Staff
1
Punctuality
2
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

My husband and I believe that Dr. Bennett must belong to a health care provider that requires him to engage a specified number of patients per hour, day, or week! He has been our family Doctor for a number of years until we met Dr. H in Draper. His office is run like a machine that handles the patients like sheep! We have paid very close attention to how accurate his assistants are when calling in new prescriptions and re-fills. They have been wrong seven out of ten times, either with the dosage, number of pills, size, and whether generic or name-brand. Dr. Bennett consistently writes the prescriptions for the most recent and expensive proprietary medications! His knowledge is excellent but we do get the impression that he is under a tremendous amount of pressure to produce! Their telephone manners leave a lot to be desired...

Submitted Dec. 17, 2008

5
Staff
4
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr. Bennett has been my physician for a number of years and he is always helpful, caring and takes as much time with me as I require. Has great "bedside" manner but is a true professional. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good physician.

Submitted April 21, 2008

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
4
Helpfulness
4
Knowledge

He is a good caring Doctor. My family has been with him for years.

Submitted Aug. 8, 2007

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Staff
1
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Not a good doctor, to busy, uncaring.

Submitted March 10, 2007

Facility Affiliations


Dr. Richard W. Bennett's Credentials

Education

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School (Grad. 1983)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield