Biographical summary
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.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
FellowRST Neuroradiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Resident - Diagnostic RadiologyUniversity of Minnesota
- 2013
MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2007
BA - Major: Peace Studies. Minor: Biology.St. John's University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2018
Roentgen Resident Research AwardRadiological Society of North America
- 2016
Student Travel AwardRadiological Society of North America
- 2015
Outstanding Resident of NeuroradiologyUniversity of Minnesota
- 2015
Radiology Leadership Institute, Level IUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2015
Resident Leadership AcademyUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2015
Travel grant: Introduction to Academic RadiologyRadiological Society of North America
- 2012
Gault international Travel AwardUniversity of Minnesota
- 2012
Junior MembershipAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2011
Overall Honors Year 2University of Minnesota Medical School
- 2010
Overall Honors Year 1University of Minnesota Medical School
- 2007
Magna Cum LaudeSt. John's University
- 2006
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
- 2005
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
- 2004
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
- 2003
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
MemberFaculty Advocating Collaborative and Thoughtful Carotid Artery Treatments
- 2019 - present
MemberNeuroradiology Education Committee, Department of Radiology
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
- 2019 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2019 - present
Abstract Review SubcommitteeAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
- 2019 - present
MemberSpine Intervention Society
- 2018 - 2019
Radiology RepresentativeMayo Medical and Lab Specialties Graduate Education Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberAssociation of University Radiologists
- 2016 - 2018
MemberUniversity of Minnesota Graduate Medical Education Committee
- 2016 - 2017
Resident RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota Medical School Education Council
- 2015 - 2016
RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota Resident Leadership Committee
- 2015 - 2016
RepresentativeUniversity of Minnesota New Resident/Fellow Orientation Planning Committee
- 2015 - 2016
Resident RepresentativeRadiological Society of North America
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican College of Radiology
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2010 - 2011
President/FounderUniversity of Minnesota Radiology Interest Group
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2010 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America
- 2010 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
Publications