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Professor John Benson

General Surgery Cambridge

Professor John Benson

2 years of experience

13,380+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor John Benson at a glance

Professor John Benson is a General Surgery practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor John Benson is a highly esteemed General Surgeon.
Professor Benson's dedication to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient care is evident in their work.
They are known for their meticulous approach to surgery and their commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centred care. Patients appreciate Professor Benson's ability to explain complex medical concepts clearly and concisely, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
Professor Benson qualified from Oxford University Clinical School. They are a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Professor John Benson

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cambridge (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-647041 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-A3394E37 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,331
Annual physical exam 99395 1,189
Vaccination administration 90471 1,413
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 442

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Benson in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Benson with the team
WITH TEAM
John Benson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet John Benson

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Benson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3823/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34743620 · cited by 99
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    John Benson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7558/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30156917 · cited by 129
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Benson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2284/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34634929 · cited by 151

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Cambridge · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Cambridge · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.john.benson@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor John Benson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor John Benson treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    John Benson specialises in General Surgery in Cambridge, GB. 42 years of clinical experience.

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    John Benson speaks English.

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