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Dr. Richard Benson, MD

Dr. Richard Benson, MD

Nephrology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Benson, MD is a nephrologist in Boone, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ashe Memorial Hospital and Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

400 Shadowline Dr Ste 101 Boone, NC 28607

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(828) 263-8707

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Benson is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center Boone, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Benson specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Benson, MD is a nephrologist in Boone, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ashe Memorial Hospital and Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Palmetto Richland Mem Hospital|university Of Chicago Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of South Carolina At Aiken

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office400 Shadowline Dr Ste 101 Boone, NC 28607
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital

    434 Hospital Dr
    Linville, NC 28646

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    98%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    1 Medical Ctr Blvd
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Watauga Medical Center

    336 Deerfield Rd
    Boone, NC 28607
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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