Sarah M. Benish, MD, FAAN

Secretary
American Academy of Neurology

Sarah M. Benish, MD, FAAN, is currently the physician co-chief for M Health/Fairview Neuroscience service line. She is an associate professor of neurology at the University of Minnesota and is also the division head for general neurology. She enjoys her clinic time as a general neurologist. Over her career, she has developed an interest in treating headache patients but continues to enjoy caring for all neurological diseases.

Prior to joining the University of Minnesota, she was a physician owner/partner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, one of the largest physician-owned, single-specialty neurology clinics in the country. She spent seven years on its board of directors and was treasurer for one year. During her decade with this clinic, she learned a lot about the business of medicine and what it takes to survive in the days of modern medicine and payment reform.

Benish began her involvement with the AAN as a member of the inaugural class of the Emerging Leaders Forum. She has served on the Practice Committee, Quality Committee, Data Analytics Subcommittee, and Registry Subcommittee.