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Dr. Al Benson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 73
Dr. Al Benson, MD
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Dr. Al Benson, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Al Benson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 73
Chicago, IL
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48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Al Benson, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Al Benson, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 48 years experience. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1976 and completed a residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital.They currently practice at Northwestern Medical Group and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Benson has experience treating conditions like Retroperitoneum Cancer, Endocrine Gland Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Benson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Benson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Cholangiocarcinoma
Esophageal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Neutropenia
Osteosarcoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Breast Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Coagulation Disorders
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hypothalamus Cancer
Leukocytosis
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Prostate Cancer
Reticulosarcoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Ctr
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 21-100, Chicago, IL 60611

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • ``Better people means better experiences. Our care team is committed to delivering results that change lives.`` 

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Al Benson, MD is a medical oncology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1976. He specializes in Medical Oncology.
Biography
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Al Benson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Benson's profile.

Dr. Benson frequently treats the following conditions: Retroperitoneum Cancer, Endocrine Gland Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Al Benson, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Al Benson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL