Dr Benton and Staff

Tom Benton, MD
Dr. Benton graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He did his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is a board certified Pediatrician. He is married to Kathleen and they have 5 children.

Elizma Mercier PA-C
Elizma comes to Benton Pediatrics from South Africa by way of Georgia .  She has practiced pediatrics for 4 years and joined Benton Pediatrics in September 2006. She enjoys tennis – and competed at the college level, hiking, ballet and reading.  She attended her first Gator football game this month – Go Gators!  Elizma enjoys working with and serving our patients and their family.  She embraces our mission “To serve our Patients in a way that is pleasing to the Lord” and knows that each child is a blessing from God. Elizma and her husband know that God brought them to Gainesville to make a difference in the lives of others. God bless you.

Beth Justice, CPNP
Beth came to us as a nurse practitioner student in January of 2007.  Following her graduation from Vanderbilt University in August, she came on as a part of the friendliest pediatrics office in Gainesville.  She grew up in the area, attending GHS (go Canes!) and feels led of her Father to serve the children here with all of her ability.  Although a Commodore grad, she bleeds orange and blue, so GO GATORS!  She is looking forward to serving you in the new year.

Rick Guerry
Rick joined Benton Pediatrics in 1989. He is our friendly office manager, and the guy you want to call if you have non-medical questions, compliments or complaints, suggestions or cheap shots.

Kim Parker
Kim has been with Benton Pediatrics since 1994. She is our front office supervisor and insurance specialist

Mr. Brown
Mr. Brown has been with Benton Pediatrics since before it was formed! He started working for Dr. Kokomoor many years before Dr. Benton joined the practice. He keeps the place clean…

Front Office
Jennifer and Amber keep the practice running. Generally when you call, it is Amber's pleasant voice that answers the phone. When you leave, it is generally Jennifer who helps you make your next appointment and see that your insurance company knows you have been in. When the phones are ringing like crazy, everyone pitches in to get the calls answered….
Referrals are handled by Antoinette.

Nursing Staff
We have an outstanding group of nurses and medical assistants: Jessica, Marie, Kim C., Laura and Natasha. We all work together as a team and pitch in.