Brian C. Benson, MD

Dr. Brian Benson is a DC native and grew up in Rockville, Maryland. After earning his degree in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Benson briefly served as a medical device reviewer at the FDA. Dr. Benson then received his M.D. from The Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was selected to serve as Chief of Residents for a year following residency. 

Dr. Benson completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He then served as an active-duty military physician, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. Assigned to Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (formerly Fort Belvoir Community Hospital), he held roles as Chief of Endoscopy and Chief of Gastroenterology. During his military service, Dr. Benson deployed to Afghanistan as a Field Surgeon with the 10th Mountain Division in 2018-2019 and contributed to a COVID relief mission in 2021. Board-certified in gastroenterology, he has authored numerous academic publications and presentations in the field. Dr. Benson's professional interests encompass colorectal cancer screening, esophageal disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Benson lives in Northern Virginia and enjoys hiking, fitness/powerlifting, exploring nature, and spending time with his wife and three sons.

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Certifications

Board Certified, Gastroenterology

Board Certified, Internal Medicine