Dr. Linda Christine Benavides MD
Surgeon
3851 Roger Brooke Dr San Antonio TX, 78234About
Dr. Linda Benavides is a general surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Benavides specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Benavides provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine MD
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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