Rachael Jayne Benson, MD
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Overview
Rachael Benson is an assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in the Division of Epilepsy and Sleep. She completed her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis followed by a medical doctorate (MD) at New York Medical College. She pursued her residency in Neurology and fellowship in Neurophysiology and Epilepsy at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Benson specializes in epilepsy and sleep disorders. She has a special interest in pregnant women with epilepsy.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Sleep Disorder
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Neurology at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Female
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Aetna
Affinity Health Plan
AmeriHealth of New Jersey
Amida Care
Cigna
Emblem/GHI
Emblem/HIP
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
Fidelis Care
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MagnaCare (National)
Medicare
Multiplan
MVP Health Care
QualCare
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UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY CHOICE
WellCare
World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Honors & Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2013