Alex Benson, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care

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Medical School:
  • MD, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2004)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, Linfield College (OR) (1997)
Internship:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Program (2005)
Residency:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Program, Internal Medicine (2007)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (2011)
Languages: English
Department: Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care

Recognition & Awards

  • Research Travel Award, American Thoracic Society (2010)
  • Clinical Research Loan Repayment Award, National Institute of Health (2009)
  • Humanism in Medicine Award, Massachusetts General Hospital (2007)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Harvard Medical School (2007)

Publications

  • Macht M, King CJ, Wimbish T, Clark BJ, Benson AB, Burnham EL, Williams A, Moss M. Post-extubation dysphagia is associated with longer hospitalization in survivors of critical illness with neurologic impairment. Crit Care. 2013 Jun 20;17(3):R119. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23786755
  • Clark BJ, Bull TM, Benson AB, Stream AR, Macht M, Gaydos J, Meadows C, Burnham EL, Moss M, the ARDS Network Investigators. Growth differentiation factor-15 and prognosis in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study. Crit Care. 2013 May 24;17(3):R92. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 23706007

Professional Memberships

  • American medical association, Member
  • American Thoracic Society (ATS), Member
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine, Member
  • American Association of Chest Physicians, Member
  • American College of Physicians (ACP), Member
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2007)
  • Pulmonary Disease, Board Certification (2009)
  • Critical Care Medicine, Board Certification (2010)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Critical Care
  • Lungs and Breathing
Clinical Interests
ICU Medicine

Care Philosophy
I believe in a shared decision making model. I strive to mold each individual patient's goals and unique medical problems into a treatment program where the patient and I each have responsibilities to design, revise and carry out the management plan together

Personal Interests
Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Basketball, Golf, Family Activities

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2004)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Linfield College (OR) (1997)
Internships:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Program (2005)
Residency Programs:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Program, Internal Medicine (2007)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (2011)
Languages: English
Department: Medicine-Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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