David Carl Benson, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Mn Medical School-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn	Other Degree		1995
University of Minnesota Medical School	Medical Degree		1995

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University of South Dakota School of Medicine Program		Not Specified
Residency - University Of Sd School Of Med		Not Specified
Residency - University Of Sd School of Medicine, Family Medicine		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on February 17, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr. David Benson has been my doc... ”

Dr. David Benson has been my doctor for over 20 years. Excellent doctor.

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“Dr. David Benson has been my doc...”

Dr. David Benson has been my doctor for over 20 years. Excellent doctor.

Anonymous 02/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 25, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 01/25/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 15, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He answered all my questions and... ”

He answered all my questions and he listen to me

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“He answered all my questions and...”

He answered all my questions and he listen to me

Anonymous 11/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very thorough and concerned. Als... ”

Very thorough and concerned. Also promptly answered a question I forgot to ask during appointment and subsequently sent via MyChart

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“Very thorough and concerned. Als...”

Very thorough and concerned. Also promptly answered a question I forgot to ask during appointment and subsequently sent via MyChart

Anonymous 09/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ We are truly blessed in working ... ”

We are truly blessed in working with Dr. Benson and his staff.

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“We are truly blessed in working ...”

We are truly blessed in working with Dr. Benson and his staff.

Anonymous 05/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 11, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I feel very comfortable with the... ”

I feel very comfortable with the doctor

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“I feel very comfortable with the...”

I feel very comfortable with the doctor

Anonymous 02/11/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Benson has been our family ph... ”

Dr Benson has been our family physician for many years and we hope for many more.

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“Dr Benson has been our family ph...”

Dr Benson has been our family physician for many years and we hope for many more.

Anonymous 12/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Benson asked about my overal... ”

Dr. Benson asked about my overall condition AFTER my reason for this visit. He seems genuinely concerned about my past health history not only for the reason for the current situation

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“Dr. Benson asked about my overal...”

Dr. Benson asked about my overall condition AFTER my reason for this visit. He seems genuinely concerned about my past health history not only for the reason for the current situation

Anonymous 10/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 03, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very good experience at PR Clini... ”

Very good experience at PR Clinic

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“Very good experience at PR Clini...”

Very good experience at PR Clinic

Anonymous 06/03/2025

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RaNae Doll, MD - Pediatrician

Kayse Aho, CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist

Sheryl Rudolf, APRN, CNP - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Patricia Rasmussen, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Alissa Hoban, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Larry Leadbetter, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Robin Wicker, LICSW - Counselor

Lisa Harmon, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Amy Steeke, FNP-BC - Nurse Practitioner

Daniel Smith, MD - Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Surgeon

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