Kevin Benson, MD

Experience & Research

Memberships & Certifications

• Masters Degree Basic Biomedical Science and Research
• Board Eligible Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• National Educator and Researcher in area of Sacral Neuromodulation
• National speaker pelvic floor dysfunction
• Member American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
• Member Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU)
• Member North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
• Member International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)
• AUGS grant reviewer for neuromodulation
• SD State Chair, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• Past District Chair Junior Fellows American College of Ob/Gyn
• Past Chair ACOG committee on Indian Affairs
• Member Central Association of OB/GYN
• Co-Founder, Sanford Native American Pelvic Health Fund

Research

• Ongoing clinical trials investigating new therapies for pelvic floor dysfunction NIH funded five year grant ($900,000) investigating incontinence of Native Americans (IINA) Investigation of differential genetic expression of RNA in patients with Interstitial Cystitis
  Use of a Cox-2 inhibitor for preemptive management of postoperative pain after urogynecologic procedures
• Postoperative vaginal dilator therapy for dyspareunia (painful intercourse) after mesh augmented vaginal prolapse surgery
• Incontinence Inventory of Native Americans(IINA) this is a longitudinal study looking at rates of incontinence and pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in Native Americans of the Northern Plains
• Development of a credentialed training program for training physicians in cystoscopy (bladder inspection using a scope)

Lead Physician, Sanford Health System Women's Health Department

Personal Interests

Dr. Benson enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and woodworking.