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John C. Benson, M.D.

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

John Benson, M.D., is a radiologist, with a fellowship in neuroradiology. As a proceduralist, Dr. Benson performs vertebroplasties, myelograms (including digital subtraction myelograms and dynamic CT myelograms), CT-guided blood patches, and biopsies of the skull, neck, and spine. He also performs steroid injections of the spine to alleviate pain.

Dr. Benson has a strong research focus, with emphases on stroke, vascular, and temporal bone imaging.

  1. 2019
    FellowRST Neuroradiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2018
    Resident - Diagnostic RadiologyUniversity of Minnesota
  3. 2013
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  4. 2007
    BA - Major: Peace Studies. Minor: Biology.St. John's University

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Roentgen Resident Research AwardRadiological Society of North America
  2. 2016
    Student Travel AwardRadiological Society of North America
  3. 2015
    Outstanding Resident of NeuroradiologyUniversity of Minnesota
  4. 2015
    Radiology Leadership Institute, Level IUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  5. 2015
    Resident Leadership AcademyUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  6. 2015
    Travel grant: Introduction to Academic RadiologyRadiological Society of North America
  7. 2012
    Gault international Travel AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  8. 2012
    Junior MembershipAlpha Omega Alpha
  9. 2011
    Overall Honors Year 2University of Minnesota Medical School
  10. 2010
    Overall Honors Year 1University of Minnesota Medical School
  11. 2007
    Magna Cum LaudeSt. John's University
  12. 2006
    Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
  13. 2005
    Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
  14. 2004
    Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
  15. 2003
    Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    MemberFaculty Advocating Collaborative and Thoughtful Carotid Artery Treatments
  2. 2019 - present
    MemberNeuroradiology Education Committee, Department of Radiology
  3. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  4. 2019 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
  5. 2019 - present
    Abstract Review SubcommitteeAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  6. 2019 - present
    MemberSpine Intervention Society
  7. 2018 - 2019
    Radiology RepresentativeMayo Medical and Lab Specialties Graduate Education Committee
  8. 2017 - present
    MemberAssociation of University Radiologists
  9. 2016 - 2018
    MemberUniversity of Minnesota Graduate Medical Education Committee
  10. 2016 - 2017
    Resident RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota Medical School Education Council
  11. 2015 - 2016
    RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota Resident Leadership Committee
  12. 2015 - 2016
    RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota New Resident/Fellow Orientation Planning Committee
  13. 2015 - 2016
    Resident RepresentativeRadiological Society of North America
  14. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology
  15. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
  16. 2010 - 2011
    President/FounderUniversity of Minnesota Radiology Interest Group
  17. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  18. 2010 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America
  19. 2010 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association

Publications

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