Name
Dr Richard Benson
Designations
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (London)
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London (FRCP)
Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
Role
Consultant clinical oncologist
GMC number
3301979
Telephone
My current role
I look after patients with head and neck, thyroid and prostate cancer. I am an examiner for the FRCR clinical exam.
Previous history
I qualified in medicine from St Bartholomew's Hospital, London last century and undertook my oncology training in Cambridge. I completed a fellowship in oncology at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada. I was appointed as a consultant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in 2000.
Membership/accreditations
I am a fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, UK and the Royal College of Physicians (London).
Personal interests
I enjoy cycling to work and longer rides at the weekend, as well as trips away in the VW campervan.