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Sara Elizabeth Benjamin

Sara Elizabeth Benjamin, MD

NeurologySleep Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Sara Elizabeth Benjamin

Professional Titles

  • Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center

Primary Academic Title

Instructor in Neurology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Benjamin is the medical director of the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center located at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. After 8.5 years of experience as a part of a comprehensive community neurology practice in Columbia, MD, she joined the JH Center for Sleep in November, 2015.  Dr. Benjamin serves a pivotal role in the center’s clinical practice.   

Locations

  1. Medical Arts Building - Columbia
    • 11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 210, Columbia, MD 21044
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Neurophysiology, 2006
  • Residency: The George Washington University Hospital, Neurology, 2005
  • Medical Education: University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Sleep Medicine: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007
  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2006

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

221 ratings, 93 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Dr. Benjamin is an excellent doctor. She is very thorough, kind and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Caring and listen to all my concerns about my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Everything was great. A bit hard to hear the Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Dr Benjamin monitors my sleep apnea and my CPaP therapy is helping me manage this condition. She also answers all my sleep-related questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    She is a great listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    She is thorough and listens carefully

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Dr. Benjamin has always been attentive and caring, showing great tolerance for my tendency to chat without letting the conversation stray.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Benjamin is compassionate and a good listener. One can tell she is making a great effort to help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Very nice and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Provider took time to review the sleep data I provided from the past 6 months, then carefully reviewed with me the results of my recent sleep titration. She took time to answer my questions, then made suggestions as to possible modifications to my CPAP pressure settings.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    She was very through . Took a good history, explained everything well and took her time and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Benjamin is down to earth and easy to talk too. She explains things very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Sara Benjamin was wonderful by taking time to call on a landline & explaining,how to click on the messages & click the text w/John's Hopkins in it. I never knew how to do this on my cellphone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    She's fantastic! Highly recommended

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    She listened carefully to what I had to say and to my experience with sleep studies and CPAP trial, as well as looked at 3 of the 4 sleep studies which I had done. She looked at the 2 hr BP study which I did concomitantly with the most recent sleep study.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    She is a caring Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Provider was very professional and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Sara is great! Very thorough and listened to me. Answered all my questions relieving some fears.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr Benjamin is literally the best in her field and I am grateful to have her as a provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    My appointment was originally scheduled for April but the provider was able to see me sooner. Much appreciated!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr. Benjamin is great. The trick is getting on her schedule. Had to wait 4 months for an appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Personable, well prepared and explained all necessary details about my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Excellent provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Very accessible, professional, courteous, kind, knowledgable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Benjamin is Very thorough and looks at Every way to help you with your problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    East to talk to

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. Benjamin has great ""people skills"" and is very approachable and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr. Sara Benjamin is excellent! She is very professional, courteous, competent, and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Very professional. Mild manner and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Pleasant and caring, active listener. Her specialty is one I am not familiar with and appreciate all information shared and explained

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Excellent in every way

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Benjamin is very competent and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Good listener, knowledgable, amiable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I just had a phone call with my son and I explained to him how I was so extremely satisfied with my consultation with the doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Benjamin is quite honestly one of the best physicians I have ever seen. She's empathetic, listens, and works hard to ensure best quality of care possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    She is very personable which made me comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Girst visit with this doctor. Good doctor. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Will become my regular provider for this specialty. I a

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr believes she can determine if I have sleep apnea

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Good listener, shared information in understandable way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Was very interested in listening and in discussing options for care. Spent far longer with me than any previous caregiver and was very communicative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr Benjamin takes her time while discussing my problems and treatment. She listens carefully, never rushed. She is also very courteous, respectful and friendly. She puts me ease so it's easy to discus my problems. I have a lot of confidence in her and glad to be one of her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    New doctor was very knowable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    My provider is always very professional, easy to talk to, good listener, problem solver, and many more positive adjectives.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr. Benjamin was fantastic and I look forward to working with her. She was compassionate and an active listener. She understood the history of my symptoms and was happy to find solutions to assist me in my treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Benjamin to any of my friends/family who seek sleep health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Always a pleasure to work with! Clear communicator, meets questions with patience and empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Professional, competent, knowledgeable, courteous, caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    I am completely satisfied with this provider. The only problem was the availability of appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Caring, professional, extremely knowledgeable, personable, highly intelligent, aims to help as much as possible!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr Benjamin is very courteous and professional and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Very good appt

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr Benjamin was very attentive during my visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    I see Dr Benjamin once a year regarding the use of my CPAP device and my sleep apnea symptoms. She is very knowledgeable and answers all of y questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr Benjamin is thorough, explains things in language I understand. She listens to me and is receptive to my input. She also had a very pleasant manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Professional, personable, and well informed about my case

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    I have great confidence that I am receiving the best possible care for my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Seemed rushed, spoke rapidly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Compassionate. Caring. Looks at the 'whole' person. Treats me as a human. Provided access for a later discharge. Explains procedures and reason for more testing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    This was my first visit with this provider. I really appreciate the fact that she spent time getting to know me and asking questions related to my health. I really look forward to working with Dr. Benjamin.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    I was satisfied that Dr. Benjamin agreed to continue my treatment as has been for several years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Excellent experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr Benjamin is very caring and addresses all my health issues, not just sleep.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Very knowledgeable and puts you at ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Dr Benjamin is professional, courteous, and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Very courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Went above and beyond

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Very professional behavior, easy to understand, listened to health concerns, showed care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Very knowledgeable and very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    CPAP ANALYSIS RESULTED IN SEVERAL ALTERNATIVES THAT MAY ENHANCE/CORRECT MY CONDITION.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Knowledgeable, considerate, easy to talk to. Interested in all aspects of my health

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    This provider is exceptional for a variety of reasons but to me her ability to put me at ease and make me feel comfortable while listening with compassion and empathy to determine the best course of action to take for my care and wellbeing is paramount. She is a very professional, knowledgeable and dedicated clinician that is a exceptional member of the medical field.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr Benjamin listens carefully to what I say. She explores different strategies to help me sleep.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Very nice and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Excellent communicator, personable, astute

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I was very pleased with the visit with Dr. Benjamin. She listened very closely to what I had to say and helped me understand prior studies that I completed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Always very nice and listens to your concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    I am satisfied and will continue to see this Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Excellent communication to me and answered all my questions at the time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Very professional and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Sara was a very good listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Very good working with her and the equipment use specialist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr. Benjamin is the best sleep doctor / neurologist I have had. She takes her time with her patients, she Is thoughtful, empathic and very caring. She wants her patients to find relief from their symptoms and get to feeling better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Love Dr Benjamin. Have been seeing her for more than a decade

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    This was my first meeting with Dr. Benjamin. She was very pleasant and thorough explaining next steps related to my CPAP sleep study.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Overall, I was pleased, however it took eight months to get this appointment.