


Dr. Nicholas Benson, MD
Dr. Nicholas Benson, MD is a pulmonologist in Saint Paul, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Benson has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lakeview Hospital and Westfields Hospital & Clinic. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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401 Phalen Blvd Saint Paul, MN 55130Make an Appointment
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About Me
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I am very committed to partner with patients to empower them to take charge of their health and help manage chronic illness. I understand the impact that conditions like emphysema, asthma, insomnia, and sleep apnea can have on one's quality of...read morebiography
I grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis and have lived in the Twin Cites area all my life. This regions my home and I feel very lucky I can help care for those in my community. I currently live in St. Paul with my wife and two children....read morePulmonary Disease
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University Of Minnesota Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2008University Of Minnesota Medical School
Medical School, 2001
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
88%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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