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Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Michigan Medical School (1997)

Professional interests include: uveitis, eye inflammation, genetic issues, and more.

21216 Northwest Freeway, Cypress, 4460 Bissonnet Street Suite 630, 77429, Phone: 713.524.3434, Suite 200
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 524-3434

Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD is a retina specialist in Houston, TX specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Houston Methodist and Memorial Hermann.

Office Locations

10100 Katy Freeway Suite 100
Houston, TX 77043

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10130 Louetta Road Suite G
Houston, TX 77070

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10907 Memorial Hermann Drive Suite 450
Pearland, TX 77584

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11460 Space Center Boulevard Suite 2
Houston, TX 77059

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17450 St. Lukes Way Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77384

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21216 Northwest Freeway Suite 520
Cypress, TX 77429

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Houston Methodist

21216 Northwest Freeway, Cypress, 4460 Bissonnet Street Suite 630, 77429, Phone: 713.524.3434, Suite 200
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 524-3434

(713) 513-5613

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23510 Kingsland Boulevard Suite 300
Katy, TX 77494

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Memorial Hermann

2620 Becker Drive
Brenham, TX 77833

(713) 524-3434

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350 Kingwood Medical Drive Suite 200
Kingwood, TX 77339

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400 Bypass Lane Suite 105
Livingston, TX 77351

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4460 Bissonnet Street Suite 200
Bellaire, TX 77401

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6560 Fannin Street Suite 750
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 524-3434

(713) 524-3220

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6921 Brisbane Court Suite 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479

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Some issues Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

photocoagulation

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD had a list price for photocoagulation, and retinal photocoagulation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	173
eye procedures	8146
injections	2526
photocoagulation	87
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	83
eye procedures	6839
injections	2403
photocoagulation	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	605

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	69
Hispanic	75
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	250
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	149
eye procedures	7099
injections	2412
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	59
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	252
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	225
eye procedures	7341
injections	2512
photocoagulation	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	982
Female	1308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1890
Black	118
Hispanic	190
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	854
From 75 to 84	738
85 and over	550
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	194
eye procedures	7354
injections	2466
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	881
Black	41
Hispanic	90
Asian	24
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	265
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	222
eye procedures	7931
injections	2521

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	433
Female	609

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	835
Black	58
Hispanic	101
Asian	31
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	256
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	207
eye procedures	8142
injections	2594
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	59
Hispanic	93
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	247
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207
eye procedures	8450
injections	2614
photocoagulation	18
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	485
Female	641

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	900
Black	71
Hispanic	97
Asian	38
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	243
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
eye procedures	8137
injections	2628

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	633

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	876
Black	69
Hispanic	83
Asian	31
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	222
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
eye procedures	7882
injections	2469
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	631

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	901
Black	48
Hispanic	91
Asian	37
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	457
From 75 to 84	355
85 and over	219
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
eye procedures	8300
injections	2588
photocoagulation	18
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	721

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1017
Black	62
Hispanic	87
Asian	56
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	233
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and aspiration.

aspiration	30
diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	174
eye procedures	7783
injections	2521
photocoagulation	31
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Female	633
Male	463

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	30
Non-Hispanic White	898
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	90
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	248
75 to 84	362
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	421

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1997. He completed residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1997)

Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2001)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Houston Methodist Hospital

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Galaxy PPO, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, USA Managed Care PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Choice PPO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Best Doctors, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, Beech Street PPO, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Evolutions Healthcare PPO, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS), Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Direct Care America PPO, Aetna Memorial Hermann, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Focus Healthcare Mgmt PPO and Medcorp Southwest PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Galaxy PPO

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

USA Managed Care PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Blue Choice PPO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Best Doctors

HealthSmart

Employers Health Network

Beech Street PPO

Aetna PPO

WellPoint

Aetna HMO

Evolutions Healthcare PPO

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS)

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Direct Care America PPO

Aetna Memorial Hermann

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Focus Healthcare Mgmt PPO

Medcorp Southwest PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$6,431 EYLEA aflibercept injection $3,431	Eylea $3,000
Allergan Inc.	$6,009 OZURDEX $6,002	$6
AbbVie, Inc.	$4,784 Nimbex $3,692	$1,092
Genentech USA, Inc.	$793 LUCENTIS $625	VABYSMO $168
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$301 Eylea $228	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $51	EYLEA aflibercept injection $22
Other	$939 Cimerli $125	Constellation $113	Implantable Miniature Telescope $70	DEXYCU $68	SYFOVRE $62	Other $500

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$14,418
Food and Beverage	$3,040
Travel and Lodging	$1,748
Education	$45
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew S. Benz, MD has received 51 research payments totaling $455,431.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Benz sees patients in Houston, TX, Livingston, TX, and Sugar Land, TX. His medical specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. These areas are among his clinical interests: macular problems, uveitis, and retinitis pigmentosa. Dr. Benz is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, and Houston Methodist Hospital. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School and residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Dr. Benz seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inLivingston, TX as reported by Houston Methodist.