Summary

Dr. Christopher Benson treats cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and coronary artery disease in women, and performs cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation exercises. He has practiced cardiology for 35 years and is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center and University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown. Dr. Benson earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and sees patients in Iowa City, Iowa. He speaks English and Spanish.

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Quick Facts

  • 35 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Minnesota Medical School
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Christopher J Benson has 2 locations

University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242

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Dr. Christopher J Benson, MDDr. Boothapuri Venkatesh, MDDr. Donald Dirl Brown, MDDr. Sailesh Chandur Harwani, MD
CardiologyCardiologyInternal MedicineCardiology
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35 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks French, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Iowa City , IACedar Rapids , IAIowa City , IAIowa City , IA
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher J Benson

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher J Benson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher J Benson has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Christopher J Benson holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Benson's NPI number is 1225026859.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Christopher Benson's office located?
Dr. Christopher Benson's office is located at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52242.
Is Dr. Christopher Benson accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Christopher Benson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Christopher Benson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Benson affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Benson is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center and University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown.
Does Dr. Christopher Benson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Christopher Benson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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