Larner College of Medicine

Benjamin J. King

Associate Professor

Division of Urology

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Alma mater(s)
  • MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT (2012)
  • BS, Millersville University, Millersville, PA (2007)
  • Urology Resident, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT (2008-2012)
  • Postbaccalaureate Fellow, National Institutes of Health Postbaccalaureate Program, Bethesda, MD (2007-2008)

BIO

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a patient’s life — whether through treating prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer or other conditions — is incredibly fulfilling.

I specialize in genitourinary malignancies (cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys and testis), prostate disorders and men's health.

The ability to improve patients’ quality of life and cure various illnesses, including cancer, motivates me to come to work every day.

It's a privilege to get to know my patients and help them reach a better place in their lives. Caring for patients is gratifying and humbling, and I take this role very seriously.

Witnessing the positive impact on my patients’ lives and knowing that I contribute to their well-being is the most rewarding aspect of my job.

Publications

Benjamin King Publications

Awards and Achievements

Academic Appointments
 
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2017-Present)
Awards and Honors
  • Max K. Willscher Resident Research Award, 1st Place (2016)
  • Surgery Intern of the Year Award (2012)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Vermont (2011)
  • A&J Lane Scholarship and Donato Astone, MD ‘24 Scholarship (2011)
  • A&J Lane Scholarship and Donato Astone, MD ‘24 Scholarship (2010)

Bio

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a patient’s life — whether through treating prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer or other conditions — is incredibly fulfilling.

I specialize in genitourinary malignancies (cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys and testis), prostate disorders and men's health.

The ability to improve patients’ quality of life and cure various illnesses, including cancer, motivates me to come to work every day.

It's a privilege to get to know my patients and help them reach a better place in their lives. Caring for patients is gratifying and humbling, and I take this role very seriously.

Witnessing the positive impact on my patients’ lives and knowing that I contribute to their well-being is the most rewarding aspect of my job.

Awards and Achievements

Academic Appointments
 
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2017-Present)
Awards and Honors
  • Max K. Willscher Resident Research Award, 1st Place (2016)
  • Surgery Intern of the Year Award (2012)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Vermont (2011)
  • A&J Lane Scholarship and Donato Astone, MD ‘24 Scholarship (2011)
  • A&J Lane Scholarship and Donato Astone, MD ‘24 Scholarship (2010)