Dr. Francisco J Benavides, MD

Dr. Francisco Benavides is a surgeon who specializes in both surgery and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has practiced for a decade, developing expertise in treating complex surgical cases and critically ill patients.

Dr. Benavides practices at multiple locations throughout Rockford, Illinois, and maintains his primary hospital affiliation with Saint Lukes Hospital Easton Campus. His surgical expertise includes treating serious injuries such as facial fractures and skull fractures, as well as managing patients with severe burns. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures like CT scans and extremity X-rays to help guide treatment decisions, and he provides advanced critical care interventions including therapeutic hypothermia for patients requiring specialized temperature management.