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Dr. Mitchell Benson, MD

Dr. Mitchell Benson, MD

Medical Oncology*

Dr. Mitchell Benson, MD is a medical oncologist in New York, NY. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

51 W 51st St New York, NY 10019
Telehealth available

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Dr. Benson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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Dr. Benson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Benson

4.1
21 ratings, 12 with a written review
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My husband was recommended to Dr Benson for his kidney and tumor removal! I can’t thank Dr Benson enough for operating and taking such great care of my husband Tom! We were blessed that our general Dr and Tom’s oncologist recommended him highly! They were so right! What a great Dr and an awesome bedside manner. Thank you Dr Benson!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vicki Smith – Jun 14, 2024
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Best of the best!!!. Removed my prostate cancer when other doctors were afraid to operate on me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Paulo Coelho – Feb 01, 2024
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This is a follow up to my husband’s review after his robotic surgery last December.. 2020.. he had an infection 2 weeks after the procedure and went by ambulance back to Bronxville New York Presbyterian where Dr Benson assured him he would meet him.. he was there with a septic infection from December 20thto December 26th.. never saw him and the staff was very elusive except for the infectious control Doc.. she was awesome.. thank god. Even after all that he never took blame for the fact that he nicked my husband’s intestines.. he had a horrific year of trying to get it healed only to have one of our local wonderful doctors to respect it and now he is finally ok.. think twice.. he looks the other way and is lucky we are who we are and did not want anything except for my husband to get well
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Thomas Arra – Jan 06, 2021
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Excellent surgeon. He spent a significant amount of time with my wife and I explaining the procedure, statistical outcomes and potential side effects. He also has a wonderful staff, especially his nurse, Tanesha.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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Properly diagnosed me when my first urologist did not. Probably saved my life
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2019
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NASTY Doctor. Truly shocked at what horrible manners this man has. Or lack there of I should say. I cannot believe he is part of such an excellent practice with so many fabulous doctors at New York-Presbyterian Westchester Group. I highly suggest patients choose another Doctor rather than use him. I just left his office completely appalled at his behavior. He is very rude and truly unprofessional. Clearly he must be having a bad day and took it out on me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Jen in Scarsdale, NY – May 18, 2018
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Dr Mitchell Benson is the absolute BEST Urologist in the United States. There is none better!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Robert Stein in New YorkCity, NY – Feb 20, 2018
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Lawrence Hospital has scored a home run. The brilliant and talented surgeon, Dr. Mitchell C Benson, has joined its staff as Director of Urology. .Recommended highly for his second to none surgical expertise and for his wealth of knowledge, enhanced by his kind and compassionate demeanor....a perfect combination.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Gerald Morganstern in Hewlett, NY – Jun 03, 2016
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Dr Benson is the best surgeon there is and a wonderful human being. I credit him with saving my husband's life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mary Collins in Darien, CT – Apr 29, 2016
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Dr. Benson is the quintessential diagnostician, an outstanding surgeon and a caring human being.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Robert Didia in Woodmere, NY – Apr 07, 2016
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The Doctor is fine - the support staff is the worst i have encountered - they do not pickup the phone - you leave a message & usually require two follow up calls before you get a return call - i waited 2 weeks for test results & lost a month in scheduling a procedure because of their laxity - the last straw was i showed up for last appointment (3 1/2 hour round trip) and the doctor wasn't there that day - I had not been informed - the appointment was on their computer - i never got an apolology
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Terry L in Croton On Hudson, NY – Feb 29, 2016
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Excellent Physician, excellent care, excellent results
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Bob Rosenberg in Lawrence, NY – Feb 12, 2016
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We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. 

biography

Dr. Mitchell C. Benson began his affiliation with Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in the Autumn of 1973 when he enrolled in Columbia P & S as a first year medical student. He recognized early in his training that he wished...read more
  • Medical Oncology

  • Urology

  • Urologic Oncology

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1978
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