Dr. William L. Bennett received a B.S. degree from Baylor University in Texas, an M.S. from the University of Arkansas and his M.D. from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. He completed his Residency training in Ophthalmology at the University of Florida, during which he underwent advanced training in microsurgery, lens implantation and laser surgery. In medical school, Dr. Bennett was awarded the McGuire Scholarship, the Barton Scholarship, the Merk Award and the Buchanan Key for Academic excellence.  He was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society.
 
Dr. Bennett is a member of the American Medical Association, the Medical Association for the State of Alabama and the Houston County Medical Society. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bennett has been Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the National Board of Medical Examiners.
 
Dr. Bennett specializes in small-incision "no stitch" cataract surgery, refractive surgery and medical ophthalmology.  Originally a native of North Carolina, Dr. Bennett has been providing patients in the Wiregrass area with medical and surgical eye care since 1986.