Overview
Christy Benson is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Benson is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
Clinical Research
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. Christy Benson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christy Benson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christy Benson by calling their office at 515-282-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christy Benson a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christy Benson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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. Christy Benson specialize in?
While Dr. Christy Benson is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Glaucoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Christy Benson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christy Benson has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Christy Benson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christy Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Christy Benson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-282-2200 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Benson isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- ChalazionDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Benson isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AstigmatismDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Blepharophimosis SyndromeDr. Benson isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis Syndrome.