Dr. Benjamin AnsellMD, FACP/FACC
Internal Medicine
at UCLA Comprehensive Health Program — Los Angeles, CA
About
Benjamin Ansell, MD, FACP/FACC, directs the UCLA Comprehensive Health Program and holds a professorship at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He serves in the Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He also serves as Director of UCLA Individualized Healthcare and Co-Director of the Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Atherosclerosis Management Program (CHAMP). Dr. Ansell earned a dual undergraduate degree with distinction in Biology/Genetics and Music from Cornell University, then completed his MD at the UCLA School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Ansell holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Cardiology, and the National Lipid Association. He founded and directs the Cardiovascular Discovery Fund, which supports novel research in heart disease. US News & World Report, Castle-Connolly, and Town & Country magazine have each recognized him among the top physicians in the United States. He served as principal investigator on the CHEST, SHIFT, and SARA clinical trials. He has delivered over 200 invited lectures and published 40 peer-reviewed papers in journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Circulation. His clinical focus centers on evidence-based practice, early disease detection, and translating frontier medical research into direct patient benefit.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS in Biology/Genetics and Music (with distinction), Cornell University
Medical School
MD, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency
Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, UCLA Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ansell right for?
Dr. Ansell is an excellent fit for executives and professionals seeking a thorough annual health evaluation. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors, elevated cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his deep expertise in clinical lipidology and cardiology. He works well with patients who value evidence-based medicine and early disease detection. Those interested in translating the latest cardiovascular research into their personal care plan will find his approach particularly well-suited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ansell specializes in executive health, internal medicine, preventive medicine, and cardiology. He holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology. His clinical focus centers on early disease detection, evidence-based practice, and applying frontier medical research to direct patient benefit.
Yes. Dr. Ansell holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Cardiology, and the National Lipid Association.
Dr. Ansell earned his MD from the UCLA School of Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UCLA Medical Center. He earned his undergraduate degree with distinction in Biology/Genetics and Music from Cornell University.
Yes. S. News & World Report, Castle-Connolly, and Town & Country magazine have each recognized Dr. Ansell among the top physicians in the United States.
Dr. Ansell served as principal investigator on the CHEST, SHIFT, and SARA clinical trials. He has published 40 peer-reviewed papers in journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Circulation. He has also delivered over 200 invited lectures.
Yes. Dr. Ansell holds a professorship at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and serves in the Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He co-directs the Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Atherosclerosis Management Program (CHAMP) and founded the Cardiovascular Discovery Fund, which supports novel heart disease research.
Dr. Ansell focuses on cholesterol disorders, hypertension, and atherosclerosis management. He co-directs the CHAMP program specifically addressing these conditions. His broader cardiovascular expertise spans preventive cardiology and early detection of heart disease risk.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026