Summary

Dr. William Bensinger is an internal medicine physician who specializes in oncology, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and has dedicated 53 years to treating patients with various forms of cancer. Dr. Bensinger is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, enabling him to communicate with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Bensinger practices at multiple locations throughout Washington state, including Seattle, Puyallup, and Lakewood, with a primary affiliation at Swedish Issaquah Campus. He focuses on treating complex blood cancers such as multiple myeloma and conditions like monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance. His expertise extends to managing cancer treatment side effects, including nausea and vomiting that can occur during therapy. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 53 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 13 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. William Ira Bensinger has 13 locations

Northwest Medical Specialties Tacoma

2940 S MeridianPuyallup, WA 98373
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UW Physicians

825 Eastlake Ave ESeattle, WA 98109
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Swedish Cancer Institute

1221 Madison St Ste 1000Seattle, WA 98104
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Swedish Healthcare

1221 Madison St Ste 1020Seattle, WA 98104

Swedish Center For Blood Disorders And Stem Cell Transplantation

1221 Madison St Fl 10Seattle, WA 98104
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Health Clinic

1100 Fairview Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Clare Hospital

11315 Bridgeport Way SwLakewood, WA 98499

Uw Medical Center Montlake

1959 Ne Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195

Harborview Medical Center

325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104

Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus

5300 Tallman Ave NWSeattle, WA 98107

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

401 15th Ave SePuyallup, WA 98372

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53 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Puyallup , WAEdgewood , WAEdgewood , WAMesquite , TX
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Med School: Harbin Medical University Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Ira Bensinger

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • LifeWise
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Premera Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington - Federal Employees Program
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Summit Community Care
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Ira Bensinger has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Ira Bensinger has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Amyloidosis
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow and Lymphatic Tissue Cancer (Hematologic Neoplasm)
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic BCR-ABL Positive Myelogenous Leukemia
  • Hodgkin Disease
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Immunotherapy
  • Leukemia
  • Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia)
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncology
  • Ovarian Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Bensinger's NPI number is 1922198886.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. William Bensinger speak?
Dr. William Bensinger speaks Chinese and Spanish.
Does Dr. William Bensinger accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. William Bensinger's office located?
Dr. William Bensinger's office is located at 2940 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA, 98373.
Which hospitals is Dr. William Bensinger affiliated with?
Dr. William Bensinger is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah Campus.

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