Dr. Richard Alex Benavides, MD

Dr. Richard Benavides is a surgeon with 45 years of experience serving patients throughout the Dallas area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School and completed his residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital. Dr. Benavides specializes in surgery with additional expertise in other medical areas, bringing nearly five decades of clinical knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Benavides practices at multiple locations across Dallas, Plano, Richardson, and McKinney, including Texas Surgical Hospital and several Baylor facilities. His clinical focus includes treating patients with obesity, GERD, and acid reflux conditions. He performs procedures such as upper GI endoscopy and pulmonary function testing, utilizing sedation techniques to ensure patient comfort during these treatments. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 on Vitals.