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Eric Benson, M.D.
New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center
Orthopedics: Surgery of the Hip, and Knee, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement
Nashua, Manchester, Londonderry, Amherst
5.0
828 Ratings
380 Comments
Dr. Eric Benson is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and subspecializes in total joint replacement for knee and hip.
5.0
828 Ratings
380 Comments
Dr. Eric Benson is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and subspecializes in total joint replacement for knee and hip.
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Dr. Eric Benson first became interested in orthopedics as a young athlete. “When I was 12 years old, I was a baseball pitcher. I was probably throwing too much and I went to see an orthopedic surgeon. That was my first experience with orthopedics. When I got to college I made the decision to pursue it.”
When it came time to deciding on a subspecialty, Dr. Benson chose adult reconstruction – hip and knee replacements – rather than sports medicine.
“What drew me to adult reconstruction was that the older patients, typically over 50, seemed to have more perspective on life. And to me they were the most fun patients to take care of. The procedures are very rewarding with a high likelihood of success.”
Dr. Benson is most proud of the fact that he has been in practice in the same community for over 20 years and has done over 12,000 total hip and knee replacements since 1999.
“I’m now seeing the children of the people I treated 20 years ago and did hip and knee replacement on. They’re coming in for surgery themselves. It is really rewarding to get to know families through multiple generations.”
Certification:
Eric R. Benson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Clinical Interests:
Dr. Benson’s clinical interests are surgical treatment of Hip and Knee Arthritis, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, and Knee Arthroscopy.
Education & Training:
Dr. Benson graduated from The College of the Holy Cross, Summa Cum Laude before attending medical school at the University of Massachusetts. He interned at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Hartford Hospital and Saint Frances Hospital. He did his residency at the University of Connecticut Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, Saint Frances Hospital, Newington Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. His fellowship was in adult reconstruction at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Professional Affiliations:
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
University of Connecticut Orthopaedic Club
New Hampshire Medical Society
New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society
New Hampshire Physician’s Organization
He also serves on the Board of Editors for the Journal of Arthroplasty and is a Clinical Consultant for Stryker Orthopaedics.
Awards:
Dr. Benson was voted Top Orthopaedic Surgeon or leading physician by New Hampshire Magazine each year since 2001 except 2002 and 2010. He was also elected a member of Best Doctors in July, 2007 and won the 2004 New Hampshire Union-Leader ‘Top 40 Under 40’ award.
Hobbies and Interests:
Dr. Benson’s hobbies and interests include golf, downhill skiing, cross-training in running and bicycling, baseball, and football, hockey and boating.
Surgical Locations:
Elliot Hospital
Catholic Medical Center
Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center
Parkland Medical Center
Specialties:
Anterior Hip
Joint Replacement
Knee
Pediatric
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Dr. Benson is a great doctor and surgeon. He performed my full knee replacement in 2023 and I cannot thank him enough for his skill and his great personality. Highly recommended by me.
Dr Benson is an excellent surgeon and an even better person.
Dr. Benson is a great doctor. He takes his time with you and will answer any and all questions you may have. I made a comment to him about an MRI that I need done but have not heard from them and it's been almost 2 weeks since the order went in. I even called them. I no sooner left his office and I received a call to schedule my MRI's. He did a complete knee replacement 12 years ago and I have not had any problems with it. I have full rotation of my knee with out Physical Therapy.
Highly qualified orthopedic surgeon who has done 3 joint replacements on me. Hie has great people skills and you can tell he really cares about his patients!
He did the surgery on my right knee in 2019 and he did a great job. Soon he will be doing my left knee and I know that it will go as well as the right one. Every time I have an appt with him he is very polite, patient and very knowledgeable.
I'm really thankful for successful surgery on both my knees. It is incredible to take up hiking again. I really appreciate Dr Eric Benson's good work.
Dr. Benson provided an excellent overview of the medical issue, options available to me and a clear course of action.
He always makes sure I have what I need and lets me know if I have any problems to be sure to call Erica, his coordinator, and she is the best in my eyes!
Eric is always kind, thorough, and attentive. I was one of his first patients in NH when NH Ortho was on Lake Avenue.
Dr. Benson to the time to r plain options and answer questions!