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Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Illinois College of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, spine problems

1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524

(970) 493-0112

Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD is a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD is affiliated with UCHealth.

Office Locations

1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524

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1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526

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2500 E Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525

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Some issues Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD performed more spinal procedures, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

MRI

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

anterior cervical discectomy

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

anterior cervical fusion

anterior discectomy

anterior spinal fusion

cervical discectomy

disc surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spinal decompression surgery, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior cervical discectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), anterior cervical fusion, anterior discectomy, anterior spinal fusion, cervical discectomy, and disc surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
aspiration	16
blood draw	14
decompression surgery	56
doctor visit	1002
hospital care	20
image guided procedures	27
injections	43
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	91
nerve procedures	56
pain management	27
spinal procedures	986
X-rays	724

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	44
blood draw	13
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	929
image guided procedures	34
injections	34
minimally invasive procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	71
nerve procedures	53
pain management	34
spinal procedures	938
X-rays	690

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	653
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	58
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	62
blood draw	20
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	973
image guided procedures	29
injections	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	92
nerve procedures	71
pain management	29
spinal procedures	1013
X-rays	696

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	74
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	54
blood draw	17
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	973
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	81
nerve procedures	62
spinal procedures	993
X-rays	730

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	838

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1434
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	744
From 75 to 84	474
85 and over	152
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	61
aspiration	16
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	1217
image guided procedures	27
injections	43
minimally invasive procedures	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	103
nerve procedures	45
pain management	27
spinal procedures	1006
X-rays	697

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	867
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	77
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	58
aspiration	14
blood draw	18
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	1170
image guided procedures	35
injections	49
minimally invasive procedures	35
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	113
nerve procedures	31
pain management	35
spinal procedures	1020
X-rays	726

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	887
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	99
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	69
blood draw	21
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	1148
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	123
nerve procedures	25
pain management	16
spinal procedures	1032
X-rays	735

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	76
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
blood draw	15
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	1059
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	122
nerve procedures	21
pain management	16
spinal procedures	825
X-rays	572

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	765
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	419
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	68
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	64
blood draw	21
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	933
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	149
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	23
pain management	16
spinal procedures	795
X-rays	507

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	54
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
blood draw	12
doctor visit	1037
image guided procedures	12
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	136
pain management	12
spinal procedures	699
X-rays	491

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	771
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	58
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	62
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	952
image guided procedures	14
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	131
nerve procedures	12
pain management	14
spinal procedures	718
X-rays	417

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	66
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fort Collins, CO were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	54
aspiration	15
blood draw	16
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	1035
hospital care	20
image guided procedures	22
injections	27
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	110
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	39
pain management	22
spinal procedures	911
X-rays	635

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

**Gender**
Female	453
Male	362

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	757
Hispanic	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	71
75 to 84	258
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	413

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

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at University of California Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1993)

Residency: University of California Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD has an average of 2.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Collins, CO.

2.33

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	$828,444 $828,444
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$741 Spinal Implant $741
K2M, Inc.	$133 CAPRI $133
SI-Bone, Inc.	$119 iFuse Implant $119
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$61 Cervical and Trauma Therapies $36	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $25
Other	$87 OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM $33	Medical Device $26	Mazor X Stealth Edition $15	STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM $14

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$828,444
Travel and Lodging	$725
Food and Beverage	$395
Education	$21

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Robert J. Benz, MD.

Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2015	$76,885.23	Physician Covered Recipient	17.777777% ownership interest
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2016	$70,532.79	Physician Covered Recipient	17.7777777% OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2018	$63,215.68	Physician Covered Recipient	17.77777% ownership interest
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2014	$63,050.59	Physician Covered Recipient	17 percent ownership interest
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2017	$57,845.92	Physician Covered Recipient	17.77777% ownership interest
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2022	$45,337.00	Physician Covered Recipient	17.77777778% ownership interest
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2019	$44,633.00	Physician Covered Recipient	17.7777777% OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2020	$38,889.00	Physician Covered Recipient	17.777777777% ownership interest There was no additional amount invested in 2020
Highline Surgical Solutions, LLC	2021	$29,527.00	Physician Covered Recipient	17.777778% ownership interest

Biography

Dr. Robert Benz's medical specialty is spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. On average, patients gave him a rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Benz's areas of expertise consist of spine surgery procedures, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California. He is affiliated with UCHealth.