Mark Russell Benson, MD, PhD

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February 28, 2026 - "Doctor Benson is always extremely prepared to discuss the various medical issues related to [...] care with a focus on his cardiac health. He asks pertinent questions about current problems and is very open to discuss options available. He listens to the smallest details and seems very sincerely concerned."

February 26, 2026 - "Dr. Benson is consistently thoughtful, caring, and careful. He is also a very kind and decent person."

February 4, 2026 - "Dr. Benson is an exceptional physician. He is very thorough, and his recommendations are specific to my concerns. I like his ability to be serious, yet warm."

January 20, 2026 - "Dr. Benson listened to my concerns and gave very clear answers. I feel that he made excellent decisions based on my future care."

December 16, 2025 - "Dr Benson is thorough and a good listener. Was prepared and professional. Answered all my questions and followed up with a message on the portal which was helpful for continuing care."

December 12, 2025 - "Dr Benson provided clear description and in a caring way for all of my questions"

December 6, 2025 - "Dr. Benson was very thorough in answering both my and my wife's questions."

November 21, 2025 - "Dr. Benson is just amazing. As always he was so patient, caring and extremely helpful with all of my questions and concerns"

November 16, 2025 - "Dr Benson was wonderful. I appreciate the time he took to evaluate my concerns."

November 11, 2025 - "Dr. Benson is the most thorough specialist I've met. He listened carefully and gave real thought to my questions. I could feel that he truly cares. He is very logical, explained the treatment options clearly, and encouraged a healthy diet and regular exercise. I feel fortunate to have met him."

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."

June 9, 2025 - "I could not ask for a better experience than the one I had with Dr. Benson [...]. I am very thankful and honored by the care and for accepting me as his patient. The time he spend with me explaining my options is very appreciated as well as the clear way of looking on my case ,spending a lot of time to make me understand my case and answering my questions with compaction. My words are not enough to thank Dr. Benson and [...] for the excellent experience during this very Important visit."

May 5, 2025 - "Dr. Benson is always great. [...]"

April 22, 2025 - "Dr. Benson expedited diagnostic procedure to spare out of state patient an additional trip to facility. Great commuinicator and listener."

April 22, 2025 - "I have been seeing Dr. Benson for many years and I am extremely pleased with the time he has taken to keep me and my heart in excellent condition."

April 18, 2025 - "Hands down the best experience I've had at a doctor's office. [...] Dr. Benson was outstanding-straightforward, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. [...] Everything ran like clockwork, and I felt well taken care of from start to finish. Definitely recommend"

April 18, 2025 - "[...] I only saw Dr. Benson for 1 minute. He stood by the door like he was eager to be finished with my visit. This is not ok with me. [...]"

April 11, 2025 - "Consistently exceptional medical care provided by Dr. Benson."

April 4, 2025 - "[...] Dr. Benson is the first Dr that I felt as if I was just talking to another person. [...]"

March 2, 2025 - "Dr. Benson is one of the best providers. He comes prepared to the appointment by reading the notes from other appointments so he has a big picture of what is going on with your health. I have always been very impressed by him and credit him with keeping me healthy."

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