Robert Scott Benson

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

2 weeks ago

Being under his care caused more harm than good. As a teen with low self esteem, I felt marginalized and like I didn't matter at all. I could have used help, but he didn't seem to want to help. I mostly remember him picking his earwax and sniffing it during our sessions. Still feel triggered when I see someone doing that. I guess what happens behind closed doors when you are taking care of someone you see as inferior to you just doesn't matter. Would have been better off not seeing anyone. 

Sharon C. 

on Birdeye

3 years ago

Dr Benson diagnosed me as "Mentally Retarded" in the early 80's. He was So WRONG!! His misdiagnosis was so overwhelming for a 13 year old girl. It took me 30 years to get over his diagnosis of being "Mentally Retarded" He could not have been more WRONG. Dr Benson's assistant, Ms Summer's did not agree with his diagnosis. Dr Benson is the worst Doctor, You could take your child to. Do Not Trust This So Called Doctor. A piece of paper does not make you worthy. Dr Benson is a disgrace to the human kind, may God forgive him. My ... read more

Linda Patterson Welford 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

I was his patient in 1980 I was 11 when I started seeing he then Sally Summers he was a great Dr who I thought was a cold man too not so his help changed my life I use his strategies to today at 51!! I will personally never forget the care I got as a child there. 

R Riddle 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

Sent by QTC (VA contractor) for a combat-related PTSD evaluation. Ask for another evaluator! Dr Benson is a Child Psychiatrist with no experience in PTSD. I felt marginalized and his lack of caring or empathy was apparent. He seemed to have his mind up and filled out a required disability benefits questionnaire (DBQ) while we were sitting there. I completed 1 very short test and he made his call in a 45 minute interview. He does not care about Vets or their care and is certainly giving the VA the denial they are looking for ... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

If you have OCD and can be easily treated with Luvox or SSRI then this is your psychiatrist. If you have OCD that doesn’t respond to first line meds then you will be better off going to another provider. There is no follow through with finding counselor. Having private insurance and finding OCD counselor is too hard for them. Approaches visits with teens similar to a forensic eval. Will say things like “when I was a kid we would our dogs if they kept us awake at night”. Seems to be very knowledgeable about ocd but unable to ... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr Benson is primarily in business doing SSA evaluations--and as you can imagine--he is only interested in telling SSA what they want to hear. I was lucky in the fact that my 2 primary care doctors stood with me and disputed the findings of Dr Benson, but the trauma he added to my already unbearable condition was hard to overcome. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

Is a very knowledgeable and empathetic doctor who will take time to get to know you. Doesn't push medication as other doctors I've known in the past. Really cares for the well being of his patients and will see you as an individual not a stereotype of your sickness. I'd recommend him to anyone.