Neurologist Opens Practice in Novi

Nationally renowned, Harvard-trained neurologist, Dr. Randall R. Benson has set decided to open up his own neurological practice in Novi. The Center for Integrated Neurology is located at at 43000 W. Nine Mile Road just east of Novi Road, according to a press release.

“The Center is a general neurological practice located on the west-side of Metro Detroit, but we’re certain we’ll see patients from across Michigan because of our specialty in brain injury and sports-related brain trauma,” said Benson in a statement.

Benson’s interest in sports-related concussions was established early in his career when he participated in two studies of National Football League (NFL) players. His work led him to testify in 2010 before a U.S. Congressional committee on concussions in pro-football. As many as 4,000 former NFL players now claim lasting injuries from concussions they suffered during their football careers.

Benson’s work also extends to individuals suffering brain injury from accidents, especially motor vehicle accidents.

Work in this area led Benson to file a patent application for a method to increase the reliability and clinical utility of an advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in identifying traumatic brain injury. In one study, DTI scans found tumors, hemorrhages and obstructions in 63 of 179 patients that were undiscovered using traditional MRI scans. Benson uses another advanced MRI technique—susceptibility-weighted imaging—which has been shown to be 3-6 times more sensitive than traditional MRI scans.

A board-certified neurologist, Benson also serves as medical director of the Center for Neurological Studies (CNS) located in Dearborn. John D. Russell, executive director of the non-profit CNS, said the opening of Benson’s practice will benefit patients and, by extension, their loved ones.

“Traumatic brain injury is more prevalent than most people think. To have someone of Dr. Benson’s education and caliber, with his knowledge of mild to moderate TBI, this is welcome news,” said Russell in a statement.

Benson holds a dual fellowship in behavioral neurology and functional neuroimaging from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He has authored or co-authored numerous research articles in juried publications, has spoken on the topic of brain injury/disorder around the world, and has been involved in research projects for the US National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.

Source: PR Web press release