About
Dr. David Benson is a fellowship-trained family physician with more than two decades of clinical experience. A. in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, where he also came close to completing a violin performance major before choosing medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA, where he served as Chief Resident. He went on to complete an Obstetrics Fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
Dr. Benson served as a Navy physician stationed with Marines in Okinawa and the Philippines, delivering medical care to military personnel and underserved communities. He has also completed medical mission work in Jamaica and Mexico. He previously owned and operated North Cascade Family Physicians and Benson Medical Group in Mount Vernon, WA. His clinical interests center on sports medicine, musician and occupational medicine, clinical procedures, and exploring the root causes behind a patient's health and illness. He serves as concertmaster of the Skagit Symphony and leads its board in a non-profit capacity. He and his wife Amanda, a family nurse practitioner, have five children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, B.A. Biology
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia, WA (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Obstetrics, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Benson right for?
Dr. Benson is well suited for adults seeking a physician with deep roots in family medicine and a strong procedural background. Athletes and workers dealing with sports or occupational injuries benefit from his focused clinical interest in those areas. Patients who value a physician who explores root causes of illness, rather than treating surface symptoms, will connect with his approach. His obstetrics fellowship training makes him a resource for patients with related care needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Benson focuses on family medicine, sports medicine, preventive medicine, and occupational medicine. He has a strong interest in clinical procedures and in understanding the deeper causes behind a patient's health concerns. His obstetrics fellowship training also informs his care for relevant patients.
Dr. Benson is a fellowship-trained family physician. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA, where he was selected as Chief Resident, and his Obstetrics Fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
Dr. Benson earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He trained as Chief Resident in Family Medicine at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA, and completed an Obstetrics Fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
Dr. Benson sees patients across the full range of family medicine, with particular experience in sports injuries, occupational medicine conditions, and obstetrics. He works well with athletes, working adults managing job-related health concerns, and patients who want a physician committed to understanding the whole picture of their health.
Yes. Dr. Benson served as a Navy physician stationed with Marines in Okinawa and the Philippines, providing care to military personnel and underserved communities. He has also done medical mission work in Jamaica and Mexico. He previously founded and owned North Cascade Family Physicians and Benson Medical Group in Mount Vernon, WA.
Dr. Benson takes a comprehensive, holistic, and patient-centered approach. He focuses on exploring patient stories to understand the root causes of health and disease. He brings that same curiosity to each clinical visit and works collaboratively with the full Renova Health care team.
Dr. Benson serves as concertmaster of the Skagit Symphony and leads the organization's non-profit board. He is also deeply engaged in church youth and music programs. He and his wife Amanda, a family nurse practitioner, are raising five children.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026