Dr. Peter J Benson MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3300 Oakdale Ave N Minneapolis MN, 55422About
Dr. Peter Benson is a pathologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Benson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Benson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Benson may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1984
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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