Biographical summary
John Benson, M.D., is a board-certified neuroradiologist, with a focus on both procedural and diagnostic radiology. As a proceduralist, Dr. Benson specializes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks; he performs myelograms (including digital subtraction myelograms and dynamic CT myelograms), and image-guided blood patches. His also performs vertebroplasties, steroid injections in the spine, and CT-guided biopsies of the skull, neck, and spine.
Diagnostically, Dr. Benson interprets imaging of the brain, head/neck, and spine. He is involved in numerous ongoing research projects, and specializes in the research of carotid artery atherosclerotic plaque imaging, imaging of the temporal bone and inner ear, and CSF hypotension.
Professionally, Dr. Benson spends much of his time in resident education. He is the founder and director of Mayo Clinic's Resident Leadership Academy, and is the Neuroradiology Resident Liaison to the
department of radiology's education committee.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
FellowRST Neuroradiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Resident - Diagnostic RadiologyUniversity of Minnesota
- 2013
MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2007
BA - Major: Peace Studies. Minor: Biology.St. John's University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2023
Senior Fellow member of Mayo Clinic’s Academy of Educational Excellence Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2018
Roentgen Resident Research AwardRadiological Society of North America
- 2016
Student Travel AwardRadiological Society of North America
- 2015
Outstanding Resident of NeuroradiologyUniversity of Minnesota
- 2015
Radiology Leadership Institute, Level IUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2015
Resident Leadership AcademyUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2015
Travel grant: Introduction to Academic RadiologyRadiological Society of North America
- 2012
Gault international Travel AwardUniversity of Minnesota
- 2012
Junior MembershipAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2011
Overall Honors Year 2University of Minnesota Medical School
- 2010
Overall Honors Year 1University of Minnesota Medical School
- 2007
Magna Cum LaudeSt. John's University
- 2006
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
- 2005
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
- 2004
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
- 2003
Regents’/Trustees’ ScholarshipSt. John's University
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Neuroradiology Fellowship Program DirectorDepartment of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology
- 2024 - 2025
Abstract and Award Committee memberAmerican Society of Spine Radiology
- 2024 - present
MemberEuropean Society of Neuroradiology
- 2024 - present
MemberSpine Clinical Committee ESNR
- 2023 - present
Senior FellowAcademy of Educational Excellence
- 2023 - present
Medical Advisory Board - MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
- 2023 - present
Ad Hoc Publications CommitteeASNR
- 2023 - present
ChairRadiology Allied Health Recruitment Committee
- 2023 - present
DirectorMayo Sites
- 2023 - present
Vice-ChairMayo Clinic
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2022 - present
ModeratorRSNA Annual Meeting
- 2022 - present
Panel MemberFDA Spinal Device Clinical Review Workshop
- 2022 - 2024
Residency Education LiaisonDivision of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology
- 2022 - present
Young Professional Society LiaisonFellowship Directors Curriculum Task Force
- 2022 - present
Member, Noninterpretive/Finance subcommitteeASNR Fellowship Directors Committee Curriculum Task Force
- 2022 - present
Young Professionals Group MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology
- 2022 - 2023
MemberAmerican Society of Spine Radiology, Abstract and Awards Committee
- 2022 - 2023
Member, Abstracts and Awards CommitteeASSR
- 2020 - present
DirectorMayo Sites
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology Abstract Reviewer
- 2019 - present
MemberFaculty Advocating Collaborative and Thoughtful Carotid Artery Treatments
- 2019 - present
MemberNeuroradiology Education Committee, Department of Radiology
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
- 2019 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2019 - present
ModeratorASNR
- 2019 - 2022
MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
- 2019 - 2020
MemberFaculty advocating collaborative and thoughtful carotid artery treatments (FACTCATS)
- 2019 - present
Abstract Review SubcommitteeAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
- 2019 - present
MemberSpine Intervention Society
- 2018 - 2019
Radiology RepresentativeMayo Medical and Lab Specialties Graduate Education Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberAssociation of University Radiologists
- 2016 - 2018
MemberUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican College of Radiology
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology Ad Hoc Publications Committee
- 2010 - 2011
President/FounderUniversity of Minnesota Radiology Interest Group
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2010 - present
MemberRadiological Society of North America
- 2010 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
Publications
Research activities