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Mara Jeanne Bensson-Ravunniarath

Mara Jeanne Bensson-Ravunniarath, MD

Internal Medicine

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Primary Care Clinic at Bulfinch Medical Group

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2022
  • Medical Education: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Medicine, 2019

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • MassHealth ACO
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

179 ratings, 73 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    she's thoughtful and proactive

  • Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    She provided me with a cheaper alternative to one of my meds.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    I hope all the Docs at MGH are as good as she is, though I doubt that would be possible.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Bensson is a wonderful provider. She always makes me feel seen and heard and I respect and value her opinion.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Dr Mara Bensson is very caring, considerate and professional.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. Mara Bensson is the epitome of a caring , knowledgeable doctor. She listens and also questions. She follows up thoroughly. She is so approachable and kind.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    [redacted] Dr. Benson is the best doctor I've ever had. She's very thorough. She's very sincere and very, very flexible. And I really like going to her. And I highly recommend her as the best doctor at MGH. Thank you very much. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    She is very personable and attentive. Explains the reasons why I have to have certain procedures carefully. Very pleasant visit.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Very helpful and did not rush me, explained everything.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Bensson is caring, thoughtful, listens intently and thoroughly discusses options within the plan of care.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I am quite satisfied with my Health Care Provider. She listens to my worries and concerns every time I visit the clinic. She would take her time to answer my questions pertaining my health. She treats me in a professional manner.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    I would highly recommend Dr. Bensson. She is smart, kind, knowledgeable and listens SO well.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Mara is the most caring primary care physician I have ever had. I feel like she is extremely knowledgeable. So you start off with a relationship where she hears what your clinical complaint is and then her background and clinical experience, she's able to address the issue immediately. Very impressive how knowledgeable she is. And equally important is she really cares. She's a compassionate person and it comes across very obviously, very early on. And she remembers things that you've discussed with her and she uses that in a supportive way. I can't recommend her highly enough. If it's one to ten, I'd give her a thousand. Thank you very much. Bye-bye.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Wonderful doctor

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    All very excellent

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    We have a difficulty connecting with the virtual visit, but finally the doctor called me directly over the phone and we conducted the virtual visit over the phone. It's real thoughtful of her. Thank you. Bye-bye.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Extremely professional, understanding, listened closely to my concerns, kind, and approachable

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    I trust Dr Bensson and her staff

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr. Mara Bensson is an excellent and caring doctor. She listened carefully and provided ideas and solutions to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    She answered all my questions. We had good discussions.

  • Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Dr Bensson is an excellent listener. Explained all the aspects of my care. Very professional, kind and very easy to talk with. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    while I was waiting for the DR to come in, I hear one of the nurses talk with a patient... I couldn't believe her gentleness, time spent, helping this patient through getting help, transportation and even making an appt. for this person ... I assume it was an elderly person... really impressed with this service and I told her so.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. Bensson had a very pleasant, professional manner, easy to talk with.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. Bensson & I work as a team. She shows interest, listens. & asks questions to explore options for my care.

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Great visit. Doctor is very knowledgeable and understanding and listened well to all of my concerns and was able to answer all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    All fine

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    [redacted] Dr. Bensson. What can I say. She is by far the best primary care doctor I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Bensson is a very caring and knowledgeable physician. I am happy to have her as my PCP.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr. Bensson provides professional and thoughtful attention. I am having issues with my blood pressure and she worked with me about the best medication to treat the condition. She was very thorough and had some suggestions about seeing a surgeon for a hernia. She is also just a lovely presence, I am very grateful to have her as my PCP.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    They are all great and courteous!

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    She is excellent, a good listener, good at explaining and makes me feel comfortable about my issues.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    She is excellent!

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    She ts a caring and thoughtful person.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr Bensson was easy to talk to and made me feel relaxed.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Mara Benson was a phenomenal listener, completely present for the entire appointment and provided comforting context in every aspect of my health.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Bensson listened attentively to my concerns and issues. The underlying health problem could have been a "normal" viral problem or could have been from contaminated water. She ordered tests to cover all possibilities which gave me peace of mind knowing all bases were being covered. She was calm, asked good questions and never seemed rushed.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Dr. Bensson is excellent . I have and will continue to recommend her to friends and family.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    everyone personable and professional

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Excellent care! The very best!

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Dr Bensson has been a great find for me. Very thorough and personable never rushes me like some providers have and still do.

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Great, really cares about you

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Very pleasant

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Doctor and staff were extremely helpful and understanding.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    I'm very thankful to my provider. She was very thorough. She saw me right away. The office was able to arrange a same-day appointment for me, and I was in emergency because I was having an infection after a bee sting, and I'm very appreciative and very thankful to the staff in general and to my doctors that were able to see me the same day and give me the proper treatment. Thank you very much for all you do.

  • Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I did a virtual visit with Dr Bensson. She was excellent and explained clearly my options and how to move forward.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Benson is an excellent doctor and care for her patient is of the utmost importance.

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr Mara is always responsive, whether it is over the phone or if she wants to see me in person. I like her, but, more importantly, I feel confident and trust her with the issues I am dealing with. I'm very thankful that she is my Primary.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Everyone from front desk to the phlebotomist were extremely professional.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Bensson was wonderful to me during my visit, listening to me explain my medical emergency and taking the time to explain the follow up tests that will take place in the future.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    This provider is excellent. She is knowledgeable. She is kind. She gives me all the time I need for the visit. And she answers all of my questions. She shows great respect. We have a very, I feel like we have a very, very nice relationship. I'm very, very grateful that I have her.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Dr Bensson is very good at her job, competent, caring, and perceptive.

  • Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr. Bensson's always been very professional. I lean on her for my healthcare and she is an excellent, excellent doctor. I'm very grateful to have her.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    She is a excellent information source for my health

  • Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    I find that Dr. Bensson makes me feel comfortable at every appointment I have with her. She listens carefully to my questions and concerns. She is always professional, and is socially appropriate at the same time. The office staff I encounter when arriving to and leaving from an appointment are always cordial and helpful.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Bensson is the best.. no complaints!

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    She is professional, listens, knowledgeable, kind, caring, and overall just a wonderful PCP!

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    she s great

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr Bensson is an outstanding Dr. , she asks questions, she's a great listener and explainer. She covers all bases and makes me feel comfortable about contacting her in patient gateway if I have any more questions and concerns. I'm truly very fortunate to be in her hands.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    An excellent patient experience.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    It was a wonderful experience for my husband to see a doctor he knew and trusted! His blood pressure was close to normal when he saw her-- which is rare. That demonstrates how relaxed he was to finally see her since he fell [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    This is in regards to Dr. Bensson. [redacted] It is the first time that she had ever seen me. And I will state that the issues ongoing were complex. And Dr. Bensson absolutely gave her all. dug deeply to understand everything. She did listen to me more than carefully and went above and beyond in making sure that she addressed anything and everything that she could and opened the gateway for not just my primary, but my other associated providers as they are currently working together to resolve medical issues. I would certainly rate her more than a 10 if I could.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr. Bensson and I are new to one another, however, I believe that we will get along "just fine", in the time to come. Dr. Bensson seems like a knowledgeable & intelligent woman. Additionally, I would like to say that I do like her & hopefully all will go well.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Attentive, listened carefully and provided relevant info.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Bensson is so kind, knowledgeable and professional. I can't recommend her enough.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    A plus

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Bensson listened very carefully to what I said, and she gave me some important suggestions. I appreciated it very much. She did not rush me. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    It was fine.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Hi, Dr. Benson is the best care provider after Dr. [redacted] that I've ever had. She is very compassionate. She's very thorough. She asks me any question and answers any question that I have and I wouldn't change her for anything. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I am extremely fortunate to have Dr. Bensson as my PCP.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr Bensson is an excellent primary care physician. I am grateful for her attentive and thorough care. During her interview with me, she was interested and focused on my answers and descriptions. She provided her opinions regarding my issues and answered all of my questions. She is a wonderful example of why MGH is considered to be the best for healthcare.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    The meeting and the appointment went fine, but this survey is obnoxious, aggravating, and very annoying, and certainly has not helped my blood pressure. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I am very grateful for Dr. Benson-Ravunniarath's care. I hope she stays at the Bullfinch Medical group for a long time.