Randy Benko

Randy Benko serves as an Assistant Professor (Part-Time) in the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences. His academic profile demonstrates active engagement in clinical pharmacy research with particular emphasis on medication safety in vulnerable populations.

Dr. Benko's research program focuses on critical areas including polypharmacy management in elderly patients, antibiotic stewardship, medication safety protocols, and treatment optimization for chronic conditions. His work frequently employs systematic review and meta-analysis methodologies to evaluate treatment efficacy and safety across diverse clinical settings. International collaboration is evident through multiple studies conducted in Hungarian healthcare settings and comparative analyses of European medication practices.

Analysis of Dr. Benko's publication trends reveals concentrated research activity in 2022 with 10 publications followed by continued output in 2023. His work spans multiple clinical domains including emergency medicine, surgical care, infectious disease management, and chronic disease treatment, demonstrating interdisciplinary research approaches that bridge anesthesia, pharmacy, and geriatric care.

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Dr. Benko maintains active research collaborations with colleagues including Cagla Eskicioglu, Ari Doumouras, and Dennis Hong. His scholarly contributions address pressing healthcare challenges related to appropriate pharmacological management, particularly for elderly patients with complex medication regimens and comorbidities.