“Dr Tam is the best chiropractor in the Bay. His staff are all incredible. No one has fixed my issues in the way they have, I recommend them to al my friends and family. You will be well treated, and get thorough and thoughtful care. ”
Ginny B.November 10, 2025
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“Dr Tam is the best chiropractor in the Bay. His staff are all incredible. No one has fixed my issues in the way they have, I recommend them to al my friends and family. You will be well treated, and get thorough and thoughtful care. ”
Ginny B.November 10, 2025
“Dr. Benson and team are incredible. They make you feel right at home. You can start seeing early results from the first session. This is the first time I am seeing a chiropractor and it's been an amazing experience so far.”
Alexandra R.July 9, 2025
About Dr. Benson Tam
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Dr. Benson Tam, DC is a chiropractor serving the Inner Richmond neighborhood and surrounding cities near San Francisco, California. His facility, Benson Chiropractic, Inc., specializes in various aspects of chiropractic care and physical therapy. He works closely with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan tailored to their personal needs.
Dr. Tam attended San Francisco State University for his undergraduate studies and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2002. He founded Benson Chiropractic, Inc. in 2004. As an athlete and former martial arts competitor, Dr. Tam has extensive knowledge in treating sports-related injuries. Our clinic focuses on treating neck, back, and extremity pain caused by motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, repetitive stress injuries, sports injuries, or work-related injuries. We also offer a wellness care program designed to keep your spine in optimal condition, improve overall health, and reduce the risk of injury. At our facility, you will receive state-of-the-art therapy aimed at easing your pain and enhancing your health. Our practice is service-oriented, with a focus on your health and wellness. Our mission is to help you achieve your optimal health.
We treat patients of all ages. Our ultimate goal is to relieve your pain as quickly as possible so you can return to your normal daily activities. We treat every patient like family. Whatever your goals may be, as doctor and patient, we work together to accomplish them.
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Palmer College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic
Languages spoken
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1033129481
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Overall rating
4.77
Wait time
4.82
Bedside manner
4.87
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Dr. Benson was as promised: a good listener & Solved my hand Pain!!He is very Professional & Knowledgeable.
February 3, 2025Mary M.Verified patient
Dr Tam is great, he takes time to explain the cause of symptoms and has been very helpful in my recovery. Highly recommended!
November 19, 2022Lucien N.Verified patient
Doctor was very efficient, explain what I should do with my pain. I will recomend him.
April 19, 2025Marianela M.Verified patient
Great experience, the doctor immediately understood my issue, explained what he was going to do, and helped solve it.
August 8, 2022Michael J.Verified patient
My visit, just like the last visit was very helpful. My sharp pain in my lower back is very dull & getting better.
More than 1 year agoTT
Awesome! Doctor Tan always gives me the best treatment and gets my back feeling good for my atheltic activities!
More than 1 year agoRC
Dr. Tam was knowledgeable. Him and his staff were very friendly and efficient.
February 23, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Tam was extremely helpful and professional with addressing my lower back pain. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
A great experience! Dr. Benson Tam was deeply helpful. I highly recommend this practice.
More than 1 year agoFaith L.Verified patient
I have been to many chiropractors over the years and Dr. Tam is one of the best.
June 6, 2022John F.Verified patient
Very good- treatment has greatly improved my back pain.
More than 1 year agoJW
Dr. Tam is friendly, informative and knowledgeable.
December 18, 2021Mickey T.Verified patient
Dr Tam is the best chiropractor in the Bay. His staff are all incredible. No one has fixed my issues in the way they have, I recommend them to al my friends and family. You will be well treated, and get thorough and thoughtful care.
November 10, 2025Ginny B.Verified patient
Dr. Benson and team are incredible. They make you feel right at home. You can start seeing early results from the first session. This is the first time I am seeing a chiropractor and it's been an amazing experience so far.
July 9, 2025Alexandra R.Verified patient
Nice doctor. Understood the issue and performed treatment. Had to discontinue because the clinic was far from my house and workplace. But will highly recommend.
June 10, 2025Surender S.Verified patient
Highly Recommend! Dr.Benson is amazing and very efficient! He always provides a reasoning behind every adjustment - Michelle and Michelle are amazing!!
May 16, 2025Kayla P.Verified patient
I've been going to Dr. Tam for my shoulder and wrist pain, and he was able to reduce my pain and tell me the reasons for my pain on the first visit. After a couple more visits, I can do the things I want to do without more pain. Highly recommend Dr. Tam if you need a chiropractor.
April 22, 2025Winnie L.Verified patient
We had a wonderful experience and my daughter is feeling better, I also ended up getting an adjustment.
The Dr. is amazing and I would recommend him to yourself and children.
March 2, 2025Tasha M.Verified patient
Dr Benson is amazing. He is so skilled and knowledgeable there is no question if you are in safe hands. I love the staff here and really it's a joy to come in and see everyone. I leave feeling better immediately and so much relief.
December 28, 2024Ginny B.Verified patient
Insurance networks need to be updated.
November 9, 2024joseph S.Verified patient
Dr Tam was responsive to my questions. He was clear on my treatment plan and listened to what I wanted to achieve. He eased my apprehension of going to the chiropractor for the first time. What I appreciated was he would explain what type of treatment he would perform before actually doing it on my neck. Office staff is very nice and very clear of expenses that are not covered by Medicare; therefore, giving you an option to decline a specific service.
September 30, 2024Patricia F.Verified patient
Professional staff and competent practitioners. Dr. Tam listened to my concerns and addressed them. I have utmost confidence that Dr.Tam will be able to alleviate my back and neck pain!
May 15, 2024Corey Z.Verified patient
The team was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable helping me through my first chiropractic visit. I’m already excited to go back!
April 20, 2024Spencer B.Verified patient
The minute Dr Tam saw me he said I had scoliosis ( sideways curvature of the spine). I had my clothes on and standing straight (I thought). I told him I had a slight curvature but he said it was more of a medium problem.
Pretty impressive for just taking a glance!!
March 31, 2023Edlenn F.Verified patient
Office asked me to move my time of appointment to an hour later, so I had to rearrange my schedule because couldn’t stand the back pain. Overall experience was good, but my insurance doesn’t cover chiropractor, so I told them that I’m going to find another doctor closer to my home, they refused to give me my x-Ray that I paid for. They allowed me to take a picture, but if another specialist will not accept the pictures, I’ll have to do an x-Ray again.
February 11, 2023Zaur R.Verified patient
He helped my husband quite a bit w/ lower back issues that were preventing him from running/ affecting his walking and causing a lot of pain. I'm going to be treated for TMJ and for the issues in my neck/ shoulders that are contributing to it. I felt better after my first appt and am confident that he'll be able to help a lot w/ my issues. Great team and beside manner, I felt comfortable at all times.
January 8, 2023Christina G.Verified patient
Awesome practitioner.! He has a wealth of experience and a very intuitive understanding Chiropractic. I would go to him if I had the funds. Unfortunately by visit was out of pocket due to a glitch in the system said my insurance was covered when it was not.
December 5, 2022Truong T.Verified patient
Doctor Benson and staff have been helping me through pain and discomfort and recently I learned after several visits that Dr Benson has been giving me a little extra treatment that my insurance was not covering because as he stated he wants his patience to have the best possible care for the situation that is present. I had originally made my appointment through Zoc Doc for a particular time so the next day I received a phone call from doctor Benson's office stating that the Zoc Doc app doesn't match the actual appointment times that are available in the office. My appointment was easily corrected and so yes I recommend doctor Benson and staff for your ache's and pains.
November 22, 2022Initials hidden
I came to see Dr. Tam because I was experiencing moderate pain and limited range of motion in my neck that appeared suddenly. Within a couple of weeks Dr. Tam was able to alleviate my neck pain and restore full range of motion for my neck. Dr. Tam and his team were always very friendly and patient with any questions or concerns that I had. I would highly recommend Dr. Tam. Thank you!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Grateful to be able to get help and care right away. I have done chiropractic before but never as good as this and I'm very thankful to have made the right decision to come here.
November 17, 2022Juliano S.Verified patient
Dr. Tam is very professional and had been helping my back for years. I always enjoy chatting with him and his staff is always helpful.
More than 1 year agoAS
My friend recommended me to Dr. Tam. So, I decided to give a try. I have been seen Dr. Tam since June for my lower back pain. He is very professional and friendly. He is very knowledgeable and clearly explains the issue to me. His staff is also nice and the office is super clean. After few months, my pain is much better. I would recommend him to others.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Tam is very professional, punctual and deeply cares about the patient's well-being. I have seen other chiropractors and doctors but Dr. Tam is the best and highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoJW
Wonderful! Dr. Tam was knowledgeable in my concerns and problems. After 3 visits, I noticed a tangible improvement in my lower back.
More than 1 year agoDJ
Dr Tam is a good and caring doctor.
More than 1 year agoZL
I originally awoke in the morning to severe right-sided neck pain. that radiated down to right arm. After 3 visits to Benson Chiropractr, I have begun to recover ! I am extremely grateful to Dr. Tam and his expertise.
More than 1 year agoVT
Dr. Tam is a great chiropractor. Pulled my back at the gym nd could not rotate without pain. After my first visit, I already felt immediate pain relief. I highly recommend Dr. Tam !
More than 1 year agoBJ
always feel great after my sessions
More than 1 year agoEW
DR. BENSON IS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND THOROUGH. HE TAKES THE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOUR DISCOMFORT AND EXPLAIN THE NECESSARY PROCESS/ PLAN TO YOUR HEALING JOURNEY.
More than 1 year agoJT
IT WAS GREAT.
More than 1 year agoSW
Most gratitude to Dr. Benson Tan and his wonderful team. Dr. Tan educates me and helps me understand how my body works is why I go to his practice. Hes a stand-up chiropractor and I would reccommend anybody who has back or neck issues to visit his office. He wont let you down.
More than 1 year agoEN
Excellent care.
More than 1 year agoWW
SUPER GOOD. OUTSTANDING.
More than 1 year agoKN
Dr. Tam & his team are amazing. I can't say enough good things. I had debilitating headache & neck pain for years and Dr. Tam was able to give me a thorough, clear diagnosis and treatment plan that had me feeling better in a really short period of time. Highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoLT
Good customer service and the staff is very friendly. Doctor is well-experienced and attentive. Flexible schedule to accommodate my busy work schedule.
More than 1 year agoJH
Smooth and effective.
More than 1 year agoVT
Dr. Tam is always careful and meticulous about the condition of his patients. He tries to give the best care in most effective way. As a long time patient of over 7 years, I will continue to seek his help when I need it
More than 1 year agoAT
I think its fair to say Dr. Tam has saved my back from serious long-term damage. He is professional, friendly amd communicative. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and his team to anyone.
More than 1 year agoAJ
I am totally satisifed with the doctor's Ben treatment and course, feel myself much better for everything included my personal mood, hapiness and movements. Thank you very much!!
More than 1 year agoOK
Awesome as always! Staff was able to fit me in. Office was clean. And organized. Everyone was polite and professional. Followed covid protocols; felt safe.
More than 1 year agoAL
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Generally, Dr. Benson Tam has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Tam's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benson Tam have?
Dr. Benson Tam is certified by National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Benson Tam?
Dr. Benson Tam frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Chiropractic Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Benson Tam on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Benson Tam speak?
Dr. Benson Tam speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Chinese (Cantonese).
How do patients rate Dr. Benson Tam in reviews?
151 patients have reviewed Dr. Benson Tam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.77/5. They have a 4.87/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.82/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.