Overview
Rachel Bensen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bensen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Hepatoblastoma, Bile Duct Cysts, Ulcerative Colitis, and Liver Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
730 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bensen 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.
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. Rachel Bensen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel Bensen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rachel Bensen by calling their office at 650-721-2250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rachel Bensen a top-rated expert for Biliary Atresia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rachel Bensen is classified as an Advanced expert for Biliary Atresia, 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. Rachel Bensen specialize in?
While Dr. Rachel Bensen is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Biliary Atresia, Hepatoblastoma, and Bile Duct Cysts. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Rachel Bensen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rachel Bensen has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Rachel Bensen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rachel Bensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachel Bensen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-721-2250 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
- Advanced
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Bensen isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Bensen isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Bensen isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- CholestasisDr. Bensen isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Bensen isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Bensen isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Bensen isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Bensen isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Bensen isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Bensen isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Beta-Ketothiolase DeficiencyDr. Bensen isExperienced. Learn about Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Bensen isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.