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Scott J. Benson, M.D.
Family Medicine
Apple Valley Medical Clinic
Education - B.S., St. Cloud State University
- M.D., University of Minnesota
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Residency
Family Medicine, United Hospital
Certification
American Board of Family Practice
Memberships - American Academy of Family Physicians
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Awards/Recognitions/ Special Appointments - FAA-appointed Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for Class I, II and III exams; reviewer for the journal American Family Physician; member of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Upsilon and Gamma Sigma Delta; recipient of multiple research, academic and service awards
Special Medical Interests - Non-operative orthopedics
- Sports medicine
- Chronic disease management
Community Involvement - Active as parent in Valley Athletic Association and children's middle and elementary schools; member of Church of the Risen Savior; active in Apple Valley Rotary Club; ringside physician for mixed martial arts and boxing events
Why did you choose this field of medicine?
I chose family medicine to help people throughout their lifetime, practicing a wide breadth of medicine and proactively preventing disease rather than practicing solely reactive medicine. I also enjoy being on the front line of allopathic medicine.
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