Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Constance A. Benson

Infectious Disease
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
43 Years of Experience
Expertise in
1
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Constance Benson is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 43 years.

Dr. Benson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Toxocariasis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

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.

13 Clinical Trials

Effect of Antiretroviral Treatment Initiated During Acute HIV-1 Infection on Measures of HIV-1 Persistence and on HIV-1-Specific Immune Responses
Effect of Antiretroviral Treatment Initiated During Acute HIV-1 Infection on Measures of HIV-1 Persistence and on HIV-1-Specific Immune Responses
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Elvitegravir+Cobicistat+Emtricitabine+Tenofovir alafenamide or other medically-appropriate FDA-approved antiretroviral therapy
Study Phase: Phase 2
Digital Health Feedback System (DHFS) for Anti-Retroviral Therapy Medication Adherence and Transitions of Care Support During Hospital Admissions for Persons Living With HIV
Digital Health Feedback System (DHFS) for Anti-Retroviral Therapy Medication Adherence and Transitions of Care Support During Hospital Admissions for Persons Living With HIV
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 16, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 4
Identification of Biomarkers to Predict Time to Plasma HIV RNA Rebound and Post-Treatment Viral Control During an Intensively Monitored Antiretroviral Pause (IMAP)
Identification of Biomarkers to Predict Time to Plasma HIV RNA Rebound and Post-Treatment Viral Control During an Intensively Monitored Antiretroviral Pause (IMAP)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 13, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Pitavastatin to REduce Physical Function Impairment and FRailty in HIV (PREPARE)
Pitavastatin to REduce Physical Function Impairment and FRailty in HIV (PREPARE)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 28, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir Fixed-dose Combination Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection (PURGE-C)
Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir Fixed-dose Combination Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection (PURGE-C)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 11, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Glecaprevir+Pibrentasvir, Ribavirin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Prospective Single Arm Open Label Intervention Study Using the DHFS With HIV Infected Participants Initiating or Continuing HIV Treatment
A Prospective Single Arm Open Label Intervention Study Using the DHFS With HIV Infected Participants Initiating or Continuing HIV Treatment
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: December 23, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Single-arm Study to Evaluate the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Minimal Monitoring Strategy to Deliver Pan-genotypic Ribavirin-free HCV Therapy to HCV Infected Populations Who Are HCV Treatment Naïve With Evidence of Active HCV Infection: The MINMON Study
A Single-arm Study to Evaluate the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Minimal Monitoring Strategy to Deliver Pan-genotypic Ribavirin-free HCV Therapy to HCV Infected Populations Who Are HCV Treatment Naïve With Evidence of Active HCV Infection: The MINMON Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 04, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 4
Safety and Efficacy of Sirolimus for HIV Reservoir Reduction in Individuals on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy
Safety and Efficacy of Sirolimus for HIV Reservoir Reduction in Individuals on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 03, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Safety, Tolerability, and Effects of the Probiotic Visbiome Extra Strength on Gut Microbiome and Immune Activation Markers in HIV-Infected Participants on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy: A Phase II Study
Safety, Tolerability, and Effects of the Probiotic Visbiome Extra Strength on Gut Microbiome and Immune Activation Markers in HIV-Infected Participants on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy: A Phase II Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 06, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Dolutegravir Antiretroviral Strategy to Promote Improvement and Reduce Drug Exposure (ASPIRE) Study
Dolutegravir Antiretroviral Strategy to Promote Improvement and Reduce Drug Exposure (ASPIRE) Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 14, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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111 Total Publications

Survival differences and artemisinin resistance in severe malaria among HIV coinfected patients: data from Mozambique.
Survival differences and artemisinin resistance in severe malaria among HIV coinfected patients: data from Mozambique.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: July 03, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Constance A. Benson specialize in?

While Dr. Constance A. Benson is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and Toxocariasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

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Yes. Dr. Constance A. Benson has published 111 articles and abstracts on conditions like HIV/AIDS. You can view a list of Dr. Constance A. Benson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Constance A. Benson accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-3995 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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