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Dr. Eric Benson, MD

Internal Medicine*
3.7 (44)
Map Pin Small Post Falls, ID
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Eric Benson, MD

Dr. Eric Benson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Post Falls, ID. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is affiliated with Providence Holy Family Hospital, Multicare Deaconess Hospital and Kootenai Health. Dr. Benson, completed a residency at Rush Presbyterian St Luke'S Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Benson an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Benson works at Practice in Post Falls, ID with other offices in Coeur D Alene, ID. They frequently treat conditions like Muscle Spasm, Muscle Cramping and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Benson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1551 E Mullan Ave Ste 101, Post Falls, ID 83854 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 262-2311
  2. 2
    Office
    750 N Syringa St Ste 100, Post Falls, ID 83854 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 262-2311
  3. 3
    Northwest Specialty Hospital
    1593 E Polston Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 262-2311
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    700 W Ironwood Dr Ste 301, Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 664-8944

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Providence Holy Family Hospital
  • Multicare Deaconess Hospital
  • Kootenai Health

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Muscle Spasm
Muscle Cramping
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Limb Pain
Pharyngitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Tumor
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Breast Diseases
Breast Pain
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Ear Disorders
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Diseases
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fungal Infections
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Glaucoma
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Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Larynx Conditions
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Runner's Knee
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Infections
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Sore Throat
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spermatocele
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Still's Disease
Stomach Diseases
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrombosis
Thrush
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Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcer
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Urinary Disorders
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Varicose Eczema
Vascular Disease
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cholesterol Screening
Diabetes Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization
Liver Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Paracentesis
Primary Care for Adolescents
Primary Care for Adults
Prostate Cancer Screening
Pulmonary Function Test
Puncture Aspiration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thyroid Screening
Wellness Examination
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    3.7
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    • 35 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1639272644
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Rush Presbyterian St Luke'S Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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    Dr. Benson has seen patients for Muscle Spasm, Muscle Cramping and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Benson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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