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Scott Benton, MD, Pediatrics, Jackson, MS

ScottAnthonyBentonMDFAAP(he/him)

Pediatrics Jackson, MS

Child Abuse Pediatrics

Professor of Pediatrics and Chief, Division of Forensic Medicine

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  • Office

    2500 N State St
    Jackson, MS 39216
    Phone+1 601-815-0115
    Fax+1 601-984-5257

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 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1993 - 2021
  • American Board of Pediatrics 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
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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
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Books/Book Chapters

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
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Press Mentions

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