Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of Colorado Denver

Pulmonology

Alexander Benson is an expert in the field of Pulmonology. He went to Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. He over the years received 11 awards: "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "NIH Clinical Science Loan Repayment Award", "American Thoracic Society Research Travel Award x 2", "Humanism in Medicine Award", "Senior Resident Excellence in Teaching Award", "Excellence in Teaching Award", "Dean's Recognition Award", "Merck Award for Academic Excellence", "Finalist for Gold-Headed Cane Award", "R.O.S.E Award" and "Alpha Omega Alpha". Alexander Benson is a published doctor. He published 16 publications, including: 'Prone Positioning for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.' Alexander Benson accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Prone Positioning for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
• Rate and Predictors of Successful Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in End-Stage Liver Disease.
• Post-extubation dysphagia is associated with longer hospitalization in survivors of critical illness with neurologic impairment.
• Growth differentiation factor-15 and prognosis in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study.
• Temsirolimus combined with sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma: a phase I dose-finding trial with pharmacokinetic and biomarker correlates.
• Diagnosis and treatment of post-extubation dysphagia: Results from a national survey.
• Pulmonary complications of transfused blood components.
• Post-extubation dysphagia is persistent and associated with poor outcomes in survivors of critical illness.
• Differential effects of plasma and red blood cell transfusions on acute lung injury and infection risk following liver transplantation.
• Transfusion-related acute lung injury in ICU patients admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Trauma and acute respiratory distress syndrome: weighing the risks and benefits of blood transfusions.
• Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI): a clinical review with emphasis on the critically ill.
• Physical therapy management and patient outcomes following ICU-acquired weakness: a case series.
• A 26-year-old woman with recurrent hemoptysis and a sleep disturbance.
• Relationship Between Statin Use and Colon Cancer Recurrence and Survival: Results From CALGB 89803.

Schools

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• Oregon Health amp Science University School Of Medicine

• Massachusetts General Hospital Program

• University Of Colorado

Procedures Preformed

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• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracentesis
• Ventilation Management

Doctors Specialties

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• Critical Care Medicine
• Pulmonology

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• NIH Clinical Science Loan Repayment Award
• American Thoracic Society Research Travel Award x 2
• Humanism in Medicine Award
• Senior Resident Excellence in Teaching Award
• Excellence in Teaching Award
• Dean's Recognition Award
• Merck Award for Academic Excellence
• Finalist for Gold-Headed Cane Award
• R.O.S.E Award
• Alpha Omega Alpha

Education

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• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
• University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Hospital

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• Denver Health

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1700895844
NPPES Provider LastName		BENSON
NPPES Provider FirstName		ALEXANDER
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		800452545
NPPES Provider State		CO
Specialty Description		Pulmonary Disease
Total Claim Count		23.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1700895844
Last Name Of The Provider	BENSON
First Name Of The Provider	ALEXANDER
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