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Dr. James Edward Benson, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health
Rush Medical College (2006)
Professional interests include: laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), and more.
2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 3rd Floor, Ste.300
Washington, DC 20007

Dr. James Edward Benson, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Washington, DC specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and women's health. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. James Edward Benson, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 3rd Floor, Ste.300
Washington, DC 20007

Address:

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Floor 3
Washington, DC 20007

Some issues Dr. James Edward Benson, MD can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

  • A large baby or birth to multiple children
  • Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
  • Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
  • Baby with a developmental disorder
  • Irregular fetal heartbeat
  • Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

  • Labor not progressing
  • Fetus switching position during labor
  • Distressed infant
  • Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
  • Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

  • Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
  • Cancer
  • Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

  • Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
  • Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
  • Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
  • Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
  • Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Edward Benson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Edward Benson, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Washington, DC were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam 15
doctor visit 13
gynecologic procedures 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Edward Benson, MD.

Gender
Female 24
Male 0
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Edward Benson, MD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Edward Benson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 32
High Cholesterol 13
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 3
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 7
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. James Edward Benson, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2006. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (2006)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Edward Benson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Health
MGMC LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James Edward Benson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James Edward Benson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
MAMSI
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Golden Rule
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Edward Benson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 484 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Edward Benson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-13
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Dr. Benson is the best. He really listens and explains everything so that I understand what is going on with my body and what to do next.

Biography

Dr. James Benson's medical specialty is women's health and obstetrics & gynecology. His areas of expertise include colposcopy, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). He is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Benson studied medicine at Rush Medical College. He trained at Georgetown University Hospital for residency. Patient ratings for Dr. Benson average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Washington, DC according to Doctor.com.

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