Lorena Benavides, MD
Dr. Lorena Benavides (Lo) grew up in the South Texas town of Laredo with her brother and two sisters. She comes from a medical family, as her father and brother are both practicing obstetrician/gynecologists. After graduating as the valedictorian from United High School in Laredo, Lo left Texas to attend Princeton University. She went on to medical school at Columbia University in New York and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Uni ... Read More
Patients consistently praise Dr. Lorena Benavides as an exceptional, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable gynecologist who provides outstanding, personalized care. She is widely recognized for her warm bedside manner, taking the time to listen attentively to patient concerns, explain treatment options clearly, and ensure no one ever feels rushed. Patients deeply appreciate her genuine... Read More
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Lorena Benavides as an exceptional, compassionate, and highly knowledgeable gynecologist who provides outstanding, personalized care. She is widely recognized for her warm bedside manner, taking the time to listen attentively to patient concerns, explain treatment options clearly, and ensure no one ever feels rushed. Patients deeply appreciate her genuine kindness, thoroughness, and ability to make them feel safe, heard, and comfortable. Additionally, the practice's professional, friendly, and efficient staff—including the front desk, nurses, and technicians—consistently deliver a welcoming, supportive, and five-star experience that keeps patients returning for years.
Verified Patient Reviews for Lorena Benavides, MD
Dr. B has been an OBGYN for over 20 years. She is so caring and approachable. You feel free to ask questions about your health concerns.
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Attentive, thorough, and helpful.
She takes time to talk and answer all questions with a detailed explanation.
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My provider was very personable. Also, given that exams can be uncomfortable she was very quick and efficient.
Staff were friendly. Dr. Benavides is a gem! Always empathetic and patient-focused. She provides wonderful, thoughtful care.
I appreciate Dr. Benavides listening to my concerns.
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Dr. Lorena Benavides (Lo) grew up in the South Texas town of Laredo with her brother and two sisters. She comes from a medical family, as her father and brother are both practicing obstetrician/gynecologists. After graduating as the valedictorian from United High School in Laredo, Lo left Texas to attend Princeton University. She went on to medical school at Columbia University in New York and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lo then completed an advanced pelvic surgery fellowship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She began her practice in Raleigh in 2006 at the completion of her medical training.
Her special interests include minimally invasive surgery, surgery for incontinence, gynecology for women of all ages, and approaches to healthy living. She is fluent in Spanish and welcomes patients who may be looking for a bilingual physician.
Dr. Benavides and her husband Dr. Robert Marshall (an anesthesiologist in Raleigh) are the proud parents of two girls, Emma Rose and Charlotte. Dr. Benavides enjoys running and participates regularly in area road races. She and Robert love taking the girls on trips to the NC coast, New York City, and back home to Laredo to visit her family.
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