Overview
Derek Benham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia.
His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome and Small Bowel Resection.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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620 John Paul Jones Cir Bldg 2, Portsmouth, VA 23708
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. Derek Benham
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Benham?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Benham by calling their office at 417-629-7229. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Benham a top-rated expert for Small Bowel Resection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Benham is classified as an Experienced expert for Small Bowel Resection, 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. Derek Benham specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Benham is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Small Bowel Resection, Compartment Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Derek Benham participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Benham has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Small Bowel Resection. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Benham's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Experienced
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Benham isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Benham isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.