Mark Russell Benson, MD, PhD
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About
Mark Benson is a Clinical Assistant Professor whose specialty is Cardiology and General Cardiology. His research interests include Cardiac Rehabilitation, where he enjoys improving the lives of those with Cardiovascular Disease. In 1988 he received a Ph.D. from Baylor College of Medicine. A few years later in 1990 he received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Baylor College of Medicine as well. His residency was done in 1993 at John Hopkins Hospital, and then later in 1997 he completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Areas of Practice
General Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Locations
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Cardiology Clinic | Briarwood Health Associates 325 Briarwood Cir
Briarwood Building 5
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1605Get Directions -
Cardiology Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions -
Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ste 1300
Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0363Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Fellowships
Board Certifications
Research Overview
Cardiac rehabilitation
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Patient Ratings
279 Patient Ratings
Patient Comments
October 17, 2025 - "Dr Benson is a fantastic cardiologist and I am fortunate to be in his care. He's very patient in answering my questions and I can tell he genuinely cares about my overall health--cardio and otherwise! I greatly appreciate his expertise and the way he treats his patients."
September 30, 2025 - "Dr. Benson continues to be a very effective and active listener. Always encouraging input from me."
September 23, 2025 - "Dr Benson has been OUTSTANDING"
September 22, 2025 - "I had [...] surgery in [...]. Since then my questions remained unanswered until I met Dr. Benson. He is an excellent communicator and extremely knowledgeable. He explained my current condition and advised me on how to positively impact my health through diet, exercise, medication, and followup with my PCP."
September 11, 2025 - "I see many providers and Dr Benson is always informative and listens. He is the best physcian on my care team of the providers seen at the University"
August 19, 2025 - "Dr Benson was very clear on answering my questions and didn't seem in a hurry. He went over my chart and explained things very well."
August 12, 2025 - "Dr. Benson thoroughly reviewed my test results, my family history, the symptoms I've had, and listened to all of the information I shared. He gave me treatment options to consider and I felt he was very thorough."
July 25, 2025 - "Doctor Benson is always well prepared and informed about the lengthy medical history, procedures and changes that have occurred in the duration between appointments. He looks deeply at our issues and intervenes with others physicians to facilitate important referrals."
July 11, 2025 - "DR Benson was extremely thoughtful and pleasant to work with!"
July 8, 2025 - "Over recent years, I have had the benefit of great care from many fine doctors, but Dr. Benson stands out. He brings his expertise to bear on the medical problems/questions at hand in the most clear and thoughtful manner possible. His lucid explanations and concern to answer the patient's questions are exceptional."
