Dr. Honorio T. Benzon, MD

Honorio T. Benzon, MD is an anesthesiologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and a leading figure in pain medicine and regional anesthesia. He is appointed as Professor of Anesthesiology and Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine.

The research and clinical emphasis of Dr. Honorio Benzon falls on chronic pain diagnosis and management, interventional pain procedures and epidural steroid injections and anticoagulation and safety in neuraxial and regional anesthesia.

An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who manages anaesthesia and the physiological care of patients around surgery. The subspecialty work of Dr. Honorio Benzon lies in pain medicine and regional anesthesia.

Dr. Honorio Benzon Profile Summary

• Full Name And Credentials: Honorio T. Benzon, MD
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Pain medicine and regional anesthesia
• Current Position: Professor of Anesthesiology and Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine
• Institution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Location: Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Honorio Benzon Qualifications And Certification

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MD, Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
• Internship: Saint Luke’s Hospital, Manila, and Overlook Hospital, New Jersey
• Residency: Anesthesiology, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
• Fellowship: Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain medicine

Dr. Honorio Benzon Subspecialty Expertise

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Honorio Benzon as centred on:

• Chronic pain diagnosis and management
• Interventional pain procedures and epidural steroid injections
• Anticoagulation and safety in neuraxial and regional anesthesia
• Outcome measures in pain research
• Complex regional pain syndrome

Professional Roles And Society Leadership Of Dr. Honorio Benzon

• Professor of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Chief, Division of Pain Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Lead editor of Essentials of Pain Medicine, now in its fourth edition, and of Practical Management of Pain
• Past President, Midwest Pain Society
• Member, Institute of Medicine of Chicago
• Contributor to ASRA Pain Medicine consensus practice guidelines

Awards And Honours Received By Dr. Honorio Benzon

• John J. Bonica Award, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2016
• Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Editor of one of the most widely used reference texts in pain medicine

Practice Details For Dr. Honorio Benzon

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, Illinois. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

About Pain Medicine As A Subspecialty

Pain medicine is the branch of anesthesiology that treats pain lasting beyond normal healing, as well as severe pain after surgery or from cancer. Care is usually multidisciplinary, combining medication, interventional procedures, physical rehabilitation and psychological support. The aim is to restore function and quality of life rather than simply to raise drug doses.

Specialists To Compare With Dr. Honorio Benzon

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Ian Gilron, pain medicine at Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre
• Dr. Sean Mackey, pain medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care
• Dr. Chad Brummett, pain medicine at University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan Medicine
• Dr. Alain Borgeat, regional anesthesia at University of Zurich and Balgrist University Hospital

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Referrals, Appointments And Coverage For Dr. Honorio Benzon

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Your Questions About Dr. Honorio Benzon

Where did Dr. Honorio Benzon go to medical school?

MD, Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine, Manila, Philippines. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Honorio Benzon?

Honorio T. Benzon, MD. Specialist training in Anesthesiology, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain medicine.

Is Dr. Honorio Benzon board certified?

American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain medicine. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Honorio Benzon hold?

Dr. Honorio Benzon is Professor of Anesthesiology and Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine, based at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is pain medicine?

Pain Medicine is the area of anesthesiology concerned with pain medicine and regional anesthesia. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Honorio Benzon, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Sources Used For This Profile Of Dr. Honorio Benzon

• Northwestern Medicine physician directory
• Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology
• ASRA Pain Medicine John J. Bonica Award announcement

Profile Verification And Review Date For Dr. Honorio Benzon

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Information only, not medical advice. Location, specialty, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.