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

Recognitions

  • 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
  • Benson AB. Pulmonary complications of transfused blood components. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am 2012;24(3):403-18. (PMID22920465)
  • Macht M, Wimbish T, Clark BJ, Benson AB, Burnham EL, Williams A, Moss M. Diagnosis and treatment of post-extubation dysphagia: Results from a national survey. J Crit Care 2012; Dec 27(6):578-86. (PMID23084136)
  • Nordon-Craft A, Schenkman M, Ridgeway K, Benson AB, Moss M. Physical Therapy Management and Patient Outcomes Following ICU–Acquired Weakness: A Case Series. JNPT 2011;35:133–140 (PMID:21934375)
  • Macht M, Wimbish T, Clark BJ, Benson AB, Burnham EL, Williams A, Moss M. Post-extubation dysphagia is persistent and associated with poor outcomes in survivors of critical illness. Critical Care. 2011 Sep 29;15(5):R231. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 21958475.
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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

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375