- Classification:
- Physician
- Specialty Areas:
- Family Medicine
- Practicing Since:
- 2023
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Education (Medical):
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University of Texas Health Science Center
- Residency:
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Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi
- Personal Info:
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Dr. Luis M. Benavides is a renowned family medicine physician serving the Laredo area since 1982. He has served on various committees in the Texas Medical Association, including the council on legislation, the border health caucus and the council on healthcare quality. He serves on the U.S. Mexico Border Health Commission as a presidential appointee and Texas representative. Dr. Benavides completed medical school University of Texas Health Science Center followed by residency at Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi. He is board certified in family practice, geriatric medicine and hospital and palliative medicine. He has hospital affiliations with Doctors Hospital of Laredo, Providence Hospital, Laredo Nursing & Rehab Center and Laredo Specialty Hospital.