Nicholas H Benson MD

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease, Sleep Medicine

Physician

HealthPartners Specialty Center401 Phalen Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55130
Phone+1 651-254-7600

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Summary

I am a board certified pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. I am 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 life. I believe that developing long term, personalized relationships with patients to be the key to helping them successfully managing their health. It is these personalized relations that are the most rewarding experience for being a physician.

Education & Training

University of MinnesotaFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2006 - 2008
University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

WI State Medical License 2008 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2003 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017