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Dr. Hargens is the Chief Medical Officer at Mitchell County Regional Health Center. He earned his medical degree from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He serves as adjunct faculty at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Des Moines University School of Osteopathic Medicine and enjoys hosting residents and medical students for rotations throughout the year.

Outside of work, Dr. Hargens enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, running, church/community activities, and anything involving Iowa State University, where he received his undergraduate education.

Services & Specialities

  • Family Medicine
  • Annual Physicals
  • DOT Physicals
  • Geriatric Care
  • Joint Injections
  • Nursing Home Care
  • Prenatal Care
  • Sick Visits
  • Skin Biopsies/Skin Lesion Removal/Cyst Removal
  • Sports Medicine
  • Well Child/Pediatric Care
  • Women’s Health

Certifications & Education

Medical Degree

  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Master of Public Health

  • University of Iowa

Undergraduate Education

  • Iowa State University

Certifications

  • Board Certified, Family Medicine
  • Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
  • DOT Medical Examiner
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • Master of Public Health
Testimonials

Benson F. Hargens, MD, FAAFP

Hear From Our Patients

Dr. Hargens is very good with people. He spends time to make you feel important. I’m very impressed with his professionalism.

MCRHC Patient

MCRHC has been recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. This is the fourth time MCRHC has received this national honor.

Awarded honorees are determined by the results of iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®. To determine the 2024 list, the Chartis Center used the Hospital Strength Index, which assesses performance in eight areas: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charges, and financial efficiency.

Hospitals recognized as a Top 100 facility had one of the 100 highest overall scores among all rural and community and critical access hospitals nationally. There is no application process and recognition is solely based on performance data.

MCRHC previously received Top 100 honors in 2018, 2019 and 2023.