Dr. Benson M Powell M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2572 Silver Oak Ct Grand Junction CO, 81505About
Dr. Benson Powell is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Grand Junction, CO. Dr. Powell specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Powell typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1949
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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