About
Dr. Scarlet Benson brings a rare combination of emergency medicine training and integrative care to her Fort Lauderdale practice. S. in Biology from Washington State University in 2005. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2010. Dr. Benson completed both her internship and residency in emergency medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard-affiliated institution in Boston, finishing her residency in 2013.
She holds board certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Her additional certifications include Basic and Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. Her ten years in emergency medicine give her the clinical range to handle urgent and emergent conditions that most primary care physicians refer elsewhere. She also trained in integrative medicine, which she draws on for alternative dietary recommendations, nutritional supplements, and referrals to complementary practitioners. As a female physician, she stays current on advances in women's healthcare. Dr. Benson speaks English and basic Spanish. She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Nova Southeastern University and earned the Teaching Attending of the Year award at Aventura Hospital in 2018. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Outside the clinic, she prioritizes a healthy, active lifestyle and brings that same encouragement to her patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Washington State University, B.S. Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2005
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 2010
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard-affiliated), 2011-2013
Additional Training
Internship, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard-affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, 2010-2011; Training in integrative medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Benson right for?
Dr. Benson is a strong fit for adults seeking primary care with deeper clinical range than a typical internist offers. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular issues benefit from her thorough, prevention-focused approach. Her emergency medicine background makes her well suited for patients who want urgent concerns addressed in-office without an ER visit. Women looking for a physician current on women's health advances will find her background directly relevant. Patients interested in integrative options like nutritional guidance or complementary care referrals also fit well within her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Benson focuses on primary care, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. She also brings deep expertise in emergency medicine and women's healthcare. Her integrative medicine training adds another layer, allowing her to recommend dietary approaches, nutritional supplements, and complementary care referrals alongside conventional treatment.
Yes. Dr. Benson holds board certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine. She also carries certifications in Basic and Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
Dr. Benson earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her internship and emergency medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard-affiliated hospital in Boston. She finished her residency in 2013.
Yes. Dr. Benson's ten-year background in emergency medicine lets her manage many urgent and emergent conditions directly in her Fort Lauderdale office. This is a capability most primary care physicians do not have, and it means patients can often avoid an emergency room visit for conditions that fall within her clinical range.
Dr. Benson incorporates integrative medicine into her practice. She provides alternative dietary recommendations and guidance on herbal and nutritional supplements. She also refers patients to complementary care practitioners, including specialists in acupuncture and massage, when appropriate.
Yes. As a female physician, Dr. Benson stays current on the latest advances in women's healthcare. She treats women's health conditions as part of her broader primary and preventive care practice.
Dr. Benson speaks English and basic Spanish.
Dr. Benson holds affiliations with Holy Cross Hospital and Broward Health System in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Dr. Benson earned the Teaching Attending of the Year award at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in 2018. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Nova Southeastern University's Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026