Overview
Al Benson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years.
Dr. Benson is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Carcinoid Syndrome, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Benson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 279 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Benson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Al B. Benson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Al B. Benson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Al B. Benson by calling their office at 866-587-4322. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Al B. Benson a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Al B. Benson is classified as an Elite expert for Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Al B. Benson specialize in?
While Dr. Al B. Benson is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Carcinoid Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Al B. Benson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Al B. Benson has published 279 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Al B. Benson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Al B. Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Al B. Benson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-587-4322 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Colorectal CancerDr. Benson isElite. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Benson isElite. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Ampullary CancerDr. Benson isDistinguished. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Benson isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Benson isDistinguished. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Benson isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Benson isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Benson isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Appendix CancerDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.