Luke E. Benedict, MD
My specialties:
- Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism
Professional interests:
- Thyroid diseases
- Pituitary diseases
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Osteoporosis
- Calcium disorders
- Adrenal gland diseases
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Virtual visits
Luke Benedict, MD is board-certified in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism. He has professional interests in thyroid diseases, pituitary diseases, thyroid ultrasound, osteoporosis and calcium disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, adrenal gland diseases and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Burnsville, Minn.
Best part of my work: Preventing disease before it happens, such as osteoporosis and success in preventing bone fractures.
What I tell my friends and family: Having a healthy diet is great, but exercise, exercise, exercise - to maintain a healthy weight and prevent disease.
Practice philosophy: I'm here to help my patients with diabetes live a productive and fulfilling life with a chronic disease.
How I spend my free time: Running, playing guitar in a band, golfing and spending time with family.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism
Awards and recognitions
- 2019 Top Doctor in Minnesota Monthly magazine
- 2020, 2023 Mpls St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors
Personal interests
- Family activities
- Golf
- Music
- Running
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
Memberships
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- The American Diabetes Association
- The Endocrine Society
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota
Years of experience
- 21
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)