Professional Bio
Dr. Benesch completed his Neurology Residency and Fellowship Training in Experimental Therapeutics in Cerebrovascular Disease at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is board-certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology and has been the Director of the URMC Stroke Center since its inception in 1996. He is also the Director of the Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program. His research interests include acute stroke treatment, secondary stroke prevention, development of community-wide approaches to stroke care, and cost-effectiveness of stroke treatment.
| Phi Kappi Phi | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln, Nebraska |
1984 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha | University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha, Nebraska |
1988 |
| Neurology Faculty Teaching Award | University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | Rochester, New York |
1996 |
| New York State Affiliate Service Award | American Heart Association | New York |
2000 |
| Bob Tietje Award, Volunteer Service | American Heart Association |
2001 |
| Volunteer of the Year Award | American Heart Association | New York |
2006 |
| Neurology Faculty Teaching Award | University of Rochester School of Medicine and Denistry | Rochester, NY |
2007 |
