Ramsis K Benjamin MD MPH

Hospital/Neurohospitalist, Neurooncology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Neurology

Summary

Dr. Ramsis Benjamin, MD, specializes in Neurology with sub-specialties in Neurooncology and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. His comprehensive medical education includes an MPH in International Health/Vaccine Policy from Johns Hopkins, internships and residencies at the University of Southern California/LAC +USC Medical Center, and fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital in both Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Benjamin has a breadth of experience that encompasses roles such as Neurolody Residency PD and Division Chief of Neurology at UTRGV, Director at Salem Health and Associate Clinical Professor at OHSU and City of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital, Clinical Professor at University of Washington and UTRGV, and Director of Stroke Program at Kootenai Hospital, ID. His expertise includes neuro-oncology, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy/neuromuscular diseases, and neurophysiology. Dr. Benjamin has authored several publications and is recognized for his work, including the Alpha Omega Alpha award from the University of Southern California and the Patient's Choice Award in 2008.

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2002 - 2003
Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 2001 - 2003
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Neurology, 1999 - 2001
Johns Hopkins School of Public HealthMPH, International Health/Vaccine Policy, 1998 - 1999
Johns Hopkins UniversityMPH, 1998 - 1999
Johns Hopkins UniversityNo Degree, Certificate in Vaccine Science and Policy, 1999
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Neurology, 1995 - 1996
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1994
California State University, NorthridgeBachelors, Biochemistry, Cum Laude, 1989
University of UppsalaNo Degree, Biochemistry, 1987 - 1988

PubMed

Journal Articles

Review of microdialysis in brain tumors: from concept to practice: first annual Carolyn Frye-Halloran Symposium
Benjamin R, Hochberg FH, Fox E, et al, Neuro-Oncology, 1/1/2004
Classification of glioblastoma multiforme in adults by molecular genetics
Benjamin R, Capparella J, Brown AB, Cancer J, 1/1/2003
CNS complications of prostate cancer
Benjamin R, Rev Series Urol, 1/1/2003
Neurologic complications of prostate cancer
Benjamin R, Am Fam Phys, 1/1/2002
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis: a case-based review
Benjamin R, Chang GY, Hospital Physician, 1/1/1998
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Books/Book Chapters

Neurocutaneous Disorders - Haemangiomas: a clinical and diagnostic approach.
Panteliadis CP, Benjamin R, et alEditors: Panteliadis CP, Benjamin R, et al.Anshan LTD, UK2007
Neurocutaneous Disorders - Haemangiomas.
Chapter: Other Rare Syndromes.
Page 157 - 174Benjamin R, Sotiriadis DEditors: Panteliadis CP, et al.Anshan LTD, UK2007
Neurocutaneous Disorders - Haemangiomas.
Chapter: Chediak-Higashi Syndrome.
Page 175 - 178Benjamin REditors: Panteliadis CP, et al.Anshan LTD, UK2007
Glioblastoma Multiforme.
Chapter: Classification of glioblastoma multiforme in adults by molecular genetics.
Benjamin R, Capparella J, Brown ABEditors: Market J, DeVita VT, Rosenberg SA, Hellman S.Jones and Bartlett Publishers2004
Textbook of Clinical Neurology.
Chapter: Metastatic neoplasms and paraneoplastic syndromes.
Benjamin R, Das A, Hochberg FHEditors: Goetz CG.W.B. Saunders CompanyEdition 2nd,2003
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Lectures

Other

Compassionate Distribution Treatment Protocol: Treatment of Lambert-Eaton Syndrome with 3,4-Diaminopyridine.
Benjamin R, Rosenzweig M, Protocol
1/8/2014
Lithium and Taxane-based Treatment in Stage IV Solid Tumors: a feasibility study.
Benjamin R, Chang C, Protocol
1/1/2014
Gliadel wafers in combination with temozolomide as upfront treatment.
Asher T, Benjamin R, Protocol, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Guilford Pharmaceuticals Sponsors
Charlotte, NC - 1/1/2003
Palliative Care in patients with glioblastoma.
Billings A, Benjamin R, Batchelor T, Protocol, Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA - 1/1/2003
Imatinib as adjuvant therapy in patients with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
Benjamin R, Hochberg F, Protocol, Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA - 1/1/2002
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Member, GME Committee 2025 - Present
Advisory Board, Steering Committee: Survivorship Training and Rehab Program® 2014 - 2015
Member, Ethics Committee 2014 - 2015

Laboratory ResearcherMAP Kinase phosphorylation of Jurkat cells activated by anti-CD4 antibody and HIV IIIB gp1201998 - 1999
Summer Research Fellowship Program at NIHTransfecting NIH 3T3 cells with G-protein genes1991 - 1991
Laboratory ResearcherFactor XI-releasing platelets1988 - 1989