Al B. Benson III, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - 1976
Residency:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 1979
Fellowships:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 1984

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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319 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

August 27, 2023

5.0

Kind, thoughtful, caring, listens and never rushes an appointment

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August 25, 2023

5.0

the best doctor

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August 09, 2023

5.0

He was kind, caring and really took his time to talk with us. He answered all questions and we felt part of his team.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Very professional and personable.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

He was extremely knowledgeable. He took his time to discuss my case and offer alternative routes to treatment.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

He has responded to all of my questions and texts. He researches my tests and labs before he speaks to me.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s always give good. Service and explain his findings

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July 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Benson took ample time to give me information and answer my questions with genuine concern. Top rating for me and I have referred others to him.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

He reviewed my reports beforehand and was knowledgeable, kind and caring.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Benson is very knowledgeable and professional. He is a pleasure to talk to.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

I would score him higher than 10 if possible. He is a wonderful, caring person and doctor.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

he is smart and spends time and explains what is happening with the disease condition

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Benson has been very detailed with his explanations of every question Iâ€™ve had.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

He is so smart & nice

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Over the years that I have been treated by Dr Benson, he has always instilled in me a sense of confidence that I am being treated by a most knowledgeable Oncologist. I am most grateful to have found him and to be a patient under his care.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Benson knows his patients very well.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s very thorough and professional

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, listens to you.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

He is kind Knowledgeable caring and informative and willing to answer any question and hes never in a hurry.

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May 15, 2023

5.0

He is the best

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May 15, 2023

5.0

Very thorough. Reviews all information and is prepared for appointment

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May 02, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and experienced

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Very compassionate. Was clear, honest and extremely understandable. Did not make us feel rushed and spent all the time we needed to answer questions. Excellent bedside manner, his NP was thorough, pleasant and knowledgeable.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

High levels of competence by Dr. Benson and his support team.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Takes the time to review all my questions

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April 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Benon asks all the right questions, responds quickly when messaged, double checks test results and medications. Very pleasent gentleman.

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April 07, 2023

5.0

knows my medical condition very well

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March 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Benson is the best! Knowledgeable and a good listener. He will partner with you and provide the best possible health outcomes

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March 14, 2023

5.0

I really like Dr. Benson and for my condition and care i need the doctor like Dr. Al Benson, i trust him and his experience and knowledge

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Professional. Knowledgeable.

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, answers all questions in a manner I can understand, knowledgeable.

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February 19, 2023

5.0

excellent physician answers all questions respond to my inquiries. He has a good bedside manner

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February 15, 2023

5.0

Always professional, kind, efficient.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Dr.Benson is the best!!!

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January 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Benson has treated me for several years and is truly a blessing for me to be his patient because he has went well above and beyond in helping me to still be alive!!

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January 27, 2023

5.0

EXCELLENT Doctor who truly cares and attentively listens!!!

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January 27, 2023

5.0

He is very patient and explaining details on my case.

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January 25, 2023

5.0

He is thorough, informative & kind.

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January 25, 2023

5.0

He is an excellent physician

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January 17, 2023

5.0

They have a great team and they make sure that you are okay

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January 13, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and explains all your questions.

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January 13, 2023

5.0

He listened to everything.

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January 09, 2023

5.0

Skillful care

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December 26, 2022

5.0

Because he is a kind,caring doctor.

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December 14, 2022

5.0

veery responsive doctor and very up to date with medical advances

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December 05, 2022

5.0

Keeping me alive and doing well. My life is exceptional

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Extremely capable and people oriented. Knows his stuff. Extremely thorough and professional.

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November 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Benson was very professional, personal and knowledgeable.

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November 08, 2022

5.0

DR. BENSON TREATED MY HUSBAND LIKE A HUMAN BEING, EXPLAINED EVERYTHING VERY THOROUGHLY, FELT MORE HOPEFUL BECAUSE OF HIS APPROACH OF PROVIDING TREATMENT TO LIVE WITH CANCER INSTEAD OF DYING FROM CANCER

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November 07, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients, listens to them and gives good and careful advice.

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November 07, 2022

5.0

Kind, caring, compassionate, thoughtful and FABULOUS

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November 04, 2022

5.0

Very professional, knowledgable, listens carefully.

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November 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Benson wants you to get well cares about you. He is over the top in knowledge very intelligent and I would want no other person taking care of me

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October 13, 2022

5.0

Responsible, knowledgeable

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Benson has taking good care of me. I transferred over from Alexian Health care to Northwestern and have received excellent care. Dr Benson listens to his patients, he gets to the bottom of problems and gets them resolved.

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Same as above. Very through.

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September 27, 2022

5.0

While Dr. Benson is very professional he is also personable and it seems to me that he really cares about his patients.

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September 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Benson has always been good at treating me and helping me to maintain a extremely wonderful and appreciated quality of life and exemplifies what every doctor and healthcare practitioner should strive to become

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September 22, 2022

5.0

Patient, kind, thorough. Offers support and gets to know you

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September 11, 2022

5.0

Professional knowledgeable compassionate

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September 09, 2022

5.0

Heâ€™s been my partner in this cancer journey

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

16th Shanghai International Colorectal Cancer Symposium
American College of Radiology (ACR)
Apexigen Inc.
Association of Community Cancer Centers
Axis Medical Education, Inc.
Bio Ascend, LLC
Boston Scientific Corporation (includes Guidant Corporation)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
DefinedHealth
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
GRAIL, Inc.
HalioDx
Harborside Press, LLC
HUTCHMED
IQVIA
Istari
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
Mirati Therapeutics Inc
MJH Healthcare Holdings, LLC
Natera, Inc.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Novartis
Patient Resource, LLC
Pfizer, Inc.
Precisca
PrECOG, LLC
Tukysa
White Swan
Xencor, Inc

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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