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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 locationsUniversity Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown
500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245 Tel: (319) 339-0300
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| Cardiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine | Cardiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 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 , IA | Cedar Rapids , IA | Iowa City , IA | Iowa 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
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?
- Dr. Christopher Benson has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- 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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