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Peter Benson, MD, Emergency Medicine, Walnut Creek, CA

PeterChristopherBensonMDMPH FAEMS

Emergency Medicine • Walnut Creek, CA

Emergency Medical Services

Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Fire District

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  • Office

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Road
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Summary

  • Peter Benson, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist located in Walnut Creek, CA, with a subspecialty in Emergency Medical Services. He trained at the University of Southern California and Tufts University School of Medicine, and is currently the EMS & Fire Medical Director at the Contra Costa Fire. Dr. Benson has authored multiple publications on emergency medicine topics, which have been frequently cited by other professionals in the field.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Emergency Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • San Jose Medical Center
    San Jose Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Services

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other Languages

  • German, Spanish

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