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Dr. George Benavidez, MD, AAFP, ABEM, ABPHM
Family Practitioner
7121 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX, 78412About
Dr. George Benzavide is a family practitioner practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Benzavide specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Benzavide possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1978
UNIV OF NM SCH OF MED 1978
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Dimple Tharian M.D.1234 Sandpiper Dr Corpus Christi Texas 78412
- Dr. Stephen H. Barth M.D.4254 S ALAMEDA ST CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78412
- Dr. Orel Michael Everett M.D.7121 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX 78412
- Dr. Anuja Khunti D.O.7101 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX 78412
- Dr. Karl V Stein M.D.7121 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX 78412
- Dr. Katherine Dawn Keller D.O.7101 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX 78412
Nearest Hospitals
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7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78412SOUTH TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6130 PARKWAY DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78414DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
3533 S ALAMEDA BOX 6530 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78411