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Dr. Kara Bench, MD
Family Medicine* Age 45
Dr. Kara Bench, MD
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Dr. Kara Bench, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Cambridge, MA.
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Dr. Kara Bench, MD

Family Medicine* Age 45
Cambridge, MA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kara Bench, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Cambridge, MA.

About Dr. Kara Bench, MD

Dr. Bench graduated from University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus. Dr. Kara Bench, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Cambridge, MA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Bench currently practices at Cha Windsor Street Care Center and is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital. Dr. Bench's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bench is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Jan 09, 2022
From my experience, Dr. Bench has compassionately listened to my concerns + ideas and offers her advice based upon my safety and care. She also helped fast-track an appointment with another doctor for a medical issue I had. I'm impressed with her care and highly recommend her.
— Jan 09, 2022
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Dr. Kara Bench, MD is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kara Bench, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus
    2012
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Hospitals Where Dr. Kara Bench, MD Practices

  • Cha Cambridge Hospital

    1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

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