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Scott Benton, MD, Pediatrics, Jackson, MS

Scott Anthony Benton MD FAAP (he/him)

Pediatrics•Jackson, MS

Child Abuse Pediatrics

Professor of Pediatrics and Chief, Division of Forensic Medicine

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  • 2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216

  • Phone+1 601-815-0115

  • Fax+1 601-984-5257

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Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1992
  • University of Southwestern Louisiana
    University of Southwestern LouisianaBS, Biology-Chemistry, magna cum laude, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2008 - 2027
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1993 - 2021
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Child Abuse Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Child Abuse Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Award for Service to Maltreated Children American Academy of Pediatrics, 2023
  • Re-elected to Executive Committee, Treasurer, Ray E. Helfer Society 2008
  • Elected to Executive Committee, Ray E. Helfer Society 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Shaken Infant (Impact) Syndrome.  
    Benton, S, Pediatric Review
  • To Report or Not to Report: That is the Question.  
    Benton, S, LeBlanc S, Pediatric Review
  • Normal computerized tomography of brain in children with shaken baby syndrome.  
    Morad Y, Avni I, Benton SA, Berger RP, Byerley JS, Coffman K, Greeley CS, Gustavson EE, Levitt CJ, Lenane A, Topley J, Levin AV, J AAPOS

Books/Book Chapters

  • Abusive Head Trauma and Associated Injuries/ Injuries Not Involving the Brain. 
    Chapter: Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: A Color Atlas 
    Benton SA, Benton GVEditors: Frasier L, Alexander R.GW Medical Publishing, Saint Louis, MO

Lectures

  • Audio Recording of Child Abuse Pediatric Hospital Consult Histories from Caregivers: 17 years of Experience and Legal Questions. 
    San Diego International Conference on Child Maltreatment San Diego, CA
  • Better Protection for Young Injured Children: Automating/Managing Hospital Child Abuse Reports. 
    San Diego International Conference on Child Maltreatment San Diego, CA
  • Recognition of Common Child Maltreatment Presentations. 
    Pediatric Dental Regional Conference Keesler Airforce Base

Press Mentions

  • AAP Honors Benton for Outstanding Service to Maltreated Children
    AAP Honors Benton for Outstanding Service to Maltreated ChildrenNovember 10th, 2023

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