Who is Dr. Benson, Psychiatrist in Cambridge, MA?
What languages does Dr. Benson speak?
Dr. Benson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Benson typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Alexander Benson may include:
Please contact Dr. Benson's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Benson typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Benson may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Benson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Benson's office located?
Dr. Alexander Benson's Primary Practice
1493 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 665-1000
What is Dr. Benson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134688591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benson
What is Dr. Alexander Benson's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.