Lorena Benavides

Lorena Benavides, MD

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English, Spanish

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Not Available

Raleigh Gynecology & Wellness: Raleigh Office

2304 Wesvill Court
Suite 210
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 782-6700 Fax: (919) 782-2218

Education

Residency: University of North Carolina

Medical School: Columbia University

Undergraduate School: Princeton University

Hospital Affiliations

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dr. Lorena (Lo) Benavides 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, Dr. Benavides 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. Dr. Benavides 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 general gynecologic care for women of all ages, birth control counseling, menopause, sexual health and approaches to healthy living. She has a particular interest in women who suffer with pain with intercourse and with reduced libido. 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 cooking for friends and family. She has taken a break from her running hobby and is currently enjoying cycling, yoga and barre classes. She and Robert love taking the girls on trips to the NC coast and back home to Laredo to visit her family.

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Pleasant staff interactions. Dr. B is knowledgeable, personable, and interesting to talk to. She takes my concerns seriously and provides appropriate information and resources.

Gynecological Problem Visit

Scheduling, friendly and professional staff. Dr B is an expert and very welcoming.

Gynecological Problem Visit

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All the staff were kind and helpful. Hardly any wait time and Dr. Benavides is always so kind and calming. It’s a wonderful practice!

Gynecological Problem Visit

Lorena Benavides is always great at my visits. I appreciate her compassion, empathy, and wealth of knowledge.

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Dr. B is the best!!

IUD Insertion / Removal

Dr. Benavides was amazing. She talked me through every step of procedure which helped me mentally and physically prepare. She let me take the time as much time needed to recover after each step and after the procedure was completed. She made me feel reassured and made me as comfortable as I could be.

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She answered all my questions, was on time for the appointment, was kind and understanding as always. I hope she doesn’t plan on retiring soon. She’s the absolute best.

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Dr. Benavides listened to my concerns and conducted my exam with care and compassion.

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Lo Benevides is so compassionate and is a good listener.

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Dr. Benavides is patient, answered all of my questions and then some, made me feel as she had all day for me and that I was very important to her.

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She listened and took her time with me.

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Everyone at this practice is delightful! Dr. Benavides always spends time talking with me. My appointment never feels rushed. I trust her and her team with my care.

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Dr. Benevides is very thorough, knowledgeable, and caring.

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Dr. Lorena Benavides is a friendly and engaging doctor, who listens, and who has been helpful directing me to a specialist on one issue, and a GP on another issue.

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Gynecological Problem Visit

She was thorough and provided good advice.

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IUD Insertion / Removal

Dr. Benavides was patient and thoughtfully explained each step so there were no surprises along the way.

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Dr. Benavides is concerned about total health. She is personable and listens which makes it more likely that patients will be comfortable sharing pertinent information that may be useful for medical diagnosis.

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Doctor was kind, patient, knowledgeable, understanding, professional, helpful and personable.

Gynecological Problem Visit

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I appreciate how Dr. Benavides listens to my concerns and takes time to discuss issues with me.

Medication Management

also engaging and gives care and detail to issue and ways to resolve

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Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, Dr Benavides takes her time and really listens.

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Sweet and engaging staff. Wonderful listeners; especially Dr. Binavides. Compassionate. Addresses all concerns.

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From the scheduling staff and reception, to the nurses, to Dr. Benavides herself, I have always felt welcome and comfortable talking about any problems I have with my sexual health. It's easy to schedule and everyone is incredibly kind and compassionate.

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