Dr. Benjamin received her Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University in 2001 and her Medical Degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2005. She then completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2009 at the University of Rochester.

She pursued advanced training in gynecologic laparoscopy through an AAGL/SRS fellowship at the University of Rochester. The fellowship had a strong emphasis on the evaluation and management of chronic pelvic pain. She has also received training and certification in robotic surgery.

Since graduating from fellowship, she has been on faculty at the University of Rochester in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is Director for the Center for Pelvic Pain and Vulvar Disorders.

Her interests are in endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and care for transgender patients seeking gender-affirming hysterectomy. She welcomes referrals for patients with chronic pelvic pain or those who may require a surgeon with advanced skills in laparoscopic gynecology, including robot-assisted laparoscopy.

Certified Specialties

Obstetrics & Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2009 - 2010

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2006 - 2009

Internship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2006

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2005

Awards

Designee, Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2013

Strong Star Certificates of Appreciation. 2013

Recognition for Outstanding Patient Satisfaction Scores. 2011 - 2013

The Dr. Curtis J. Lund Award, First Place. 2008

Chief Resident Training in the Care of Older Adults. 2008

Manchester Scholarship. 2001 - 2005

Fannie & Henry Rice Scholarship. 2001 - 2005

Rochester Prize Scholarship. 2001 - 2005

Lewis P. Ogle and Sandra Ogle Scholarship. 1999 - 2000

Publications

Journal Articles

Dysmenorrhea catastrophizing and functional impairment in female pelvic pain.

Li R, Kreher DA, Gubbels AL, Palermo TM, Benjamin AR, Irvine CS, Hart A, Jusko TA, Seplaki CL

Frontiers in pain research.. 2022 3 :1053026. Epub 01/06/2023.

Association between dysmenorrhea and chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies.

Li R, Li B, Kreher DA, Benjamin AR, Gubbels A, Smith SM

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 2020 September 223 (3):350-371. Epub 03/07/2020.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery for Benign Conditions: Progress and Challenges.

Bhagavath B, Benjamin A

Obstetrical & gynecological survey.. 2015 October 70 (10):656-66. Epub 1900 01 01.

Management of chronic pelvic pain.

Benjamin-Pratt AR, Howard FM

Minerva ginecologica.. 2010 October 62 (5):447-65. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

Textbook of Oncofertility Research and Practice (2019)

Chapter: Fertility Preservation for a Transgender Man

Authors: Olivia Higgins, Amy R. Benjamin, Katherine B. Greenberg, Wendy S. Vitek

Publisher: Springer 2019

Essentials of Pain Managment (2015)

Chapter: Chronic Pain Management

Authors: Benjamin AR; Howard FH

Publisher: PeriFACTS, Rochester, NY 2015

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.7

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.7

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.7

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr. Benjamin is an excellent doctor who truly listens to me and takes the time to answer all my questions.

Jul 01, 2024

5.0

Visit was fine

Apr 24, 2024

1.4

I had no part in the decisions made. Was not told why these decisions were made. Was given no time to talk through options. [...]

Oct 26, 2023

5.0

Initial visit, good amount of time spent reviewing history and next steps

Jun 08, 2023

5.0

One of the most thoughtful and respectful medical professionals I have ever seen. My visit was throughough and considerate. It is actually one of the only times I've felt heard.

Jan 20, 2023

5.0

The provider in question was very informative and calming. They knew the answers to my questions the best that could have been answered. No complaints.

Nov 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Benjamin is amazing, I'm so glad to be working with her. I feel like I am getting thoughtful and comprehensive care, and that I've finally found a provider I trust to manage and treat my chronic pain.

Oct 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Benjamin was incredibly helpful and the first doctor who understood the condition I had and knew how to isolate the nature of the problem and identify treatment.

Sep 12, 2022