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Christopher J.
Benson
MD

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Cardiologist
4.80 out of 5 (201 ratings)
Languages
English
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  • Heart and Vascular
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Iowa City, IA 52242
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Clinical expertise

Angina
Atherosclerosis
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Coronary artery disease
Heart and Vascular
Transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip)
Tricuspid valve repair and replacement
Non-Invasive Cardiology

About Christopher J. Benson

I get to know my patients through thick and thin, and through the ups and downs of their disease process – often to the end of their life. I greatly enjoy the personal responsibility that I have for my patients.
- Christopher J. Benson, MD

Research

Related Information

  • UI Heart and Vascular Center open house

  • When John needed heart surgery, he found an expert he trusted, close to home

Training and Education

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

American Board of Cardiovascular Diseases

Degrees

MD, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

BS, Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minn.

Residencies

Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis

Fellowships

Cardiology, Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, Portland, Ore.

Ratings

4.80 out of 5 (201 ratings)

The number of stars is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. About our ratings.

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