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 for her exceptional, compassionate, and thorough care. She is highly regarded for her gentle bedside manner, vast knowledge, and ability to make patients feel truly heard, respected, and never rushed. Patients appreciate that she takes time to answer questions, explain procedures, and offer personalized, evidence-based guidance. Additionally, the... Read More
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Lorena Benavides for her exceptional, compassionate, and thorough care. She is highly regarded for her gentle bedside manner, vast knowledge, and ability to make patients feel truly heard, respected, and never rushed. Patients appreciate that she takes time to answer questions, explain procedures, and offer personalized, evidence-based guidance. Additionally, the practice is commended for its friendly, professional, and efficient staff, from the welcoming front desk to the helpful nursing and technician team. Overall, patients describe an extremely comfortable, supportive, and trustworthy healthcare experience that keeps them returning for years.
Verified Patient Reviews for Lorena Benavides, MD
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Always a positive experience at this office and with Dr. Benavides, she always listens to me and explains everything clearly. The staff is always pleasant. Bonus to have my mammogram here now as well.
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The compassion and exceptional patient care by Dr. Benavides and her entire team are unmatched. I am very fortunate to have her and her team as a part of my wellness journey.
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Dr. Benavides takes the time to listen to you and to give feedback.
Always very efficient and on time. The nurses and doctor are always very kind and take time with patients.
Dr. Benavides is the best. Takes time to discuss things with you. It's always appreciated since other experiences they seem to rush with each patient.
Dr. Benavides listens and provides thoughtful care.
The staff is super!
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.
Raleigh Gynecology & Wellness, PA