Background
Benson, Mitchell Clark was born on February 21, 1951 in New York City. Son of Stanley R. and Gladys R. Benson.
Benson, Mitchell Clark was born on February 21, 1951 in New York City. Son of Stanley R. and Gladys R. Benson.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Union College, 1973; Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University, 1977.
Intern in surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, 1977-1978; resident in surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, 1978-1979; resident in urology, The Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1979-1981; chief resident urology, The Presbyterian Hospital, 1981-1982; assistant professor urology, The Presbyterian Hospital, 1984-1989; associate professor urology, The Presbyterian Hospital, 1989-1995; professor urology, The Presbyterian Hospital, since 1995; George F. Cahill professor urology, The Presbyterian Hospital, since 1997; fellow in oncology, John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, 1982-1984. Director urologic oncology Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, since 1984, vice department chairman urology, since 1993. Consultant Shering Oncology, Kenicourt, New Jersey, since 1990.
Married Ronda Bixon, December 6, 1986. Children: Nicole, Michael.