Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Rachel S. Bensen

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Rachel Bensen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Bensen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Hepatoblastoma, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Liver Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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Anthem BCBS
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  • PPO
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  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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Health Care Services Corporation
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HMSA
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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Moda Health
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  • PPO
PacificSource
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
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Locations

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

24 Total Publications

Health Mindset in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Exploring the Relationship Between Health Mindset and Key Physical and Psychosocial Outcomes.
Health Mindset in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Exploring the Relationship Between Health Mindset and Key Physical and Psychosocial Outcomes.
Journal: Children (Basel, Switzerland)
Published: February 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rachel S. Bensen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel S. Bensen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rachel S. Bensen by calling their office at 650-497-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rachel S. Bensen a top-rated expert for Biliary Atresia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rachel S. 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 S. Bensen specialize in?

While Dr. Rachel S. Bensen is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Biliary Atresia, Hepatoblastoma, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Rachel S. Bensen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rachel S. Bensen has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Rachel S. 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 S. Bensen accept my insurance?

Dr. Rachel S. Bensen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8000 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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