Dr. Katherine Leigh Bensching M.D.
Internist
2800 N Vancouver Ave Suite 230 Portland OR, 97227About
Dr. Katherine Bensching is an internist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Bensching specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Bensching provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1989
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Diarrhea
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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