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  • Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • 47 years of experience
  • Laredo Premier Healthcare 7215 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041
  • (956) 523-8900

Brief Intro

Dr. Benavides graduated from the Univ of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1978. He works in Laredo, TX and 3 other locations and specializes in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Benavides is affiliated with Stat Specialty Hospital Laredo North.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Christus Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med - 1978

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Laredo Premier Healthcare
  • 7215 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041
  • Mon:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Skin Rash
  • Hearing Loss
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Influenza
  • Insomnia
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Anal Fissure
  • Viral Pneumonia
  • Prostatitis
  • Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Constipation
  • Intracranial Injury
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Thyroiditis
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Epilepsy
  • Breast Disorders
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Anal or Rectal Abscess
  • Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
  • Esophagitis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Uterine Leiomyoma
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Otitis Media
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • HIV Infection
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Appendicitis
  • Mitral Stenosis
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Non-Toxic Goiter
  • Pneumonia
  • Bacterial Pneumonia
  • Infectious Diseases of the Brain or Spinal Cord
  • Eczema
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Anemia
  • Viral Meningitis
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Diverticulosis
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Septicemia
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Acne
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Rosacea
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Gingival and Periodontal Diseases
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Hypoglycemic Coma
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Candidiasis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Obesity
  • Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
  • Psoriasis
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Cirrhosis
  • Tinea Unguium
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Hair Loss
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Dehydration
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Sciatica
  • Tension Headache
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Plantar Warts
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dementia
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Gout
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
  • Glaucoma
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Labyrinthitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Echocardiogram
  • Venipuncture
  • Venipuncture
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Blood transfusion
  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Ambetter
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
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  • Cancer 66
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
  • Orthopedics 124
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
  • Children's Hospital 23
  • Urology 117
  • Psychiatry 96
  • Geriatrics 115
  • Rehabilitation 139
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 50
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60