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Richard Benson, MD, Neurology, Washington, DC

Richard T Benson MD PhD

Vascular Neurology


NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Office of Global Health and Health Disparities, Director

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  • 110 Irving St NW# EWashington, DC 20010

  • Phone+1 202-877-3154

  • Fax+1 202-877-2166

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Benson is a neurologist in Washington, DC and is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and has been in practice 23 years. He specializes in vascular neurology and is experienced in stroke, public health, preventive medicine, interventional neuroradiology / endovascular neurosurgery, and cerebrovascular disease.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Stroke, Vascular , 1998 - 2000
  • Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
    Columbia University Mailman School of Public HealthMS, Epidemiology, 1998 - 2000
  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1995 - 1998
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1995 - 1996
  • St Elizabeth's Medical Center
    St Elizabeth's Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • Meharry Medical College
    Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1998 - 2023
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2022
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 5 Things to Know About Meningococcal Disease
    5 Things to Know About Meningococcal DiseaseNovember 11th, 2020
  • Deadliest Type of Stroke Seeing Surge of New Research
    Deadliest Type of Stroke Seeing Surge of New ResearchMarch 9th, 2018

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