About
Jay Benson, DO, is a board-certified family physician practicing at the intersection of lifestyle, functional, and preventive medicine. He earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his residency at Hunterdon Medical Center in New Jersey. After his training, he pursued additional education through The Institute for Functional Medicine. He holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Benson brings specialized training and extensive clinical experience using nutrition to treat and reverse chronic disease. He is passionate about prevention and finding the root causes behind illness rather than managing symptoms alone. He enjoys teaching, and regularly hosts in-person group education sessions for his patients on topics ranging from cardiovascular health to gut health to stress and hormones. Dr. Benson lives in Flemington, NJ with his wife and four children.
Education & Training
Medical School
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine residency at Hunterdon Medical Center, New Jersey
Additional Training
Additional training through The Institute for Functional Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Benson right for?
Dr. Benson is a strong fit for adults who want to address the root causes behind chronic health problems. Patients dealing with cardiometabolic issues, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, or autoimmune conditions benefit from his functional medicine approach. He works well with patients motivated to use nutrition and lifestyle changes as core treatment tools. Those interested in advanced diagnostics like epigenetic testing or CIMT cardiovascular screening will find his practice well-equipped. He also serves patients in multiple states through telemedicine, making him accessible beyond Princeton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Benson treats a broad range of conditions including cardiometabolic disease, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, respiratory issues, pain, skin conditions, and mental health concerns. He also focuses heavily on chronic disease prevention and reversal through nutrition and lifestyle medicine.
Yes, Dr. Benson holds board certification in family medicine. He also completed advanced training through The Institute for Functional Medicine and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Benson earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Hunterdon Medical Center in New Jersey. He later pursued additional functional medicine education through The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Benson focuses on identifying root causes rather than managing symptoms alone. He uses nutrition, lifestyle modification, and advanced diagnostics to treat and, where possible, reverse chronic conditions. His clinical philosophy centers on six pillars he calls the Roots of Optimal Health: food, activity, toxins, sleep, stress, and connection.
Yes, Dr. Benson offers telemedicine visits to patients across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida, as well as internationally. In-person visits take place at his Princeton, NJ practice.
Dr. Benson regularly hosts in-person group education sessions for his patients. Topics include cardiovascular health, gut health, stress, and hormones. He places a strong emphasis on patient education as a core part of his care model.
Dr. Benson offers CIMT cardiovascular testing, TruAge Epigenetic testing, and comprehensive Micronutrient Panels. These tools help him build a detailed picture of each patient's health and guide personalized treatment plans.
Yes, Dr. Benson offers sublingual immunotherapy for allergy management. This is available to members as part of the practice's expanded service offerings.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026