About Me
I’m a hematologist-oncologist caring for patients with multiple myeloma, amyloidosis and those undergoing blood and marrow transplantation. I am privileged to lead clinical trials and research projects in my laboratory to develop new treatments for and understanding of these conditions. I am grateful to teach in The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where I have received both the Professor of the Year Award (2012) and the Distinguished Educator Award (2015). I currently serve as a professor of medicine and as the director of the Myeloma Program at The Ohio State University. For many years, I have been recognized as being in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction.
We strive to deliver personalized care to our patients by taking into account not only their specific type of cancer but their desires and goals as well. My team’s research programs work toward developing novel treatments that enhance the immune system’s ability to detect and kill cancer cells. Natural killer cells are a type of immune cell capable of eliminating cancer cells, and much of the research we do focuses in the exciting area of immunotherapy for cancer.
As a member of the Molecular Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention Program at the OSUCCC – James, my laboratory team has helped bring new immune-based and targeted therapies to clinical use. In addition to laboratory-based research, I have led over 100 therapeutic clinical trials in which I have tested promising novel treatments for cancer.
I’ve also published over 100 peer-reviewed clinical, translational and laboratory-based research papers in journals such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blood, PNAS, Cancer Cell, Clinical Cancer Research and others. My team’s work has been presented at international scientific meetings around the world and has been funded by the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, Pelotonia and other sources.
I feel blessed to work at The James because of my team. I believe that the collective care we provide to patients is much greater than our individual contributions. Our patients have the added benefit of the entire institution supporting them in their fight to overcome cancer.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017-2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Multiple Myeloma
- Amyloidosis
- Hematology
- Blood Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Kent State University, Kent, OH
1/1/0001 - 8/21/1999
Medical School
Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH
8/1/1995 - 5/1/1999
Internship
University of Virginia GME, Charlottesville, VA
6/10/1999 - 6/30/2000
Residency
University of Virginia GME, Charlottesville, VA
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2003
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2006
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology
11/16/2006
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Hematology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
146 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.9 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Benson has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Benson is one of the most knowledgable, thorough, and caring physicians I have ever known. He is an extremely good listener and provides information and options to meet his patient's needs. I feel very fortunate to know and work with him on this journey with myeloma.
I feel fortunate to be in the care of Dr. Benson.
Dr Benson the best.
Dr Benson is wonderful. I have complete confidence in his advice and recommendations. He is calm and gives me hope.
Dr. Benson went above and beyond what I expected. I am blessed and grateful he is my doctor.
Dr. Benson is a joy!!!! Answered questions and showed me, the concerning values from last year's blood work. I appreciated his evaluation of the high values!!! NEVER,,, felt rushed!!! GGGGGGREAT provider!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent Team! Dr. Benson, SaritaD, Nikki, Gisele always provide great care, compassion, and follow-up!
He reaches me information about my meds and their value and intended treatment. I have been so enlightened that I now coach others with MM.
Dr Benson sat BESIDE ME, not across the room. Looked me in the eyes, not down at a paper. Very kind and deep-thinking individual. Spent more time with me than I expected and got a real sense of me and my situation.
Of all the specialist that I have seen over the last year ,Dr Benson has been the most personable and spent the most time explaining everything .
Excelente
Dr. Benson has the best bedside manner of any Dr. I
Dr. Benson is incredibly intelligent and kind.
I can't say enough about Dr. Benson and his staff. I trust them completely.
I feel blessed to be under the care of Dr Benson.
Dr. Benson and his team always very helpful, concerned, and professional
Dr. Benson is outstanding
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Benson. He is the kindest, most knowledgeable doctor I have EVER encountered. He takes time with me, I don't feel rushed, and he really seems to care about my condition and about me personally. He is all about quality of life and living with a cancer that may relapse. I tell so many people about him and what great bedside manner he has. I am very, very blessed that Dr Benson is my oncologist!
Always comes up with good treatments
Dr Benson is amazing and inspiring.
Dr Benson is amazing and inspiring.
Dr. Benson is my all-time favorite doctor due to his listening & truly caring. He also has a great sense of humor. I trust his expertise!
I can't say enough complimentary things about Dr. Benson and his staff.
Dr. Benson is very patient & puts me at ease.
Experience was extremely positive, as always.
I have complete confidence in Dr. Renson, and know he has my best interest in mind.
This team is the absolute best that I see. I'm always in better spirits after seeing them.
All excellent.
Excellent experience with doctor.
Dr. Benson is quite exceptional.
Dr Benson is amazing, intelligent, and personable. Always answers my questions. Very knowledgeable about my diagnosis, treatment, recommendations, and current research. Helpful in me getting a 2nd opinion when needed. Empathetic and genuine. I'm very blessed to have been linked with Dr Benson when I was diagnosed with cancer.
Excellent. The best
I continue to trust Dr. Benson. He cares about me as a person and focus of quality of life.
Thorough explanation
Absolutely the best.
I trust Dr. Benson so much.
Outstanding
I can't say enough positives about Dr. BENSON'S people and communication skills. It seemed like he read my mind.