Dr. Oscar Benavides

About the Doctor

Dr. Oscar Benavides is an experienced family medicine physician practicing in Laredo, Texas. He earned his medical degree from Universidad de Guadalajara and completed his residency in family medicine at Cook County Health and Hospitals System. With more than 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Benavides provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He is currently accepting new patients and is affiliated with both Doctors Hospital of Laredo and Laredo Medical Center. Dr. Benavides has received patient awards for clarity of communication, and his practice focuses on managing common chronic conditions, performing physical exams, administering vaccines, and offering in-office laboratory testing.

• Graduated from Universidad de Guadalajara (1980)

• Residency at Cook County Health and Hospitals System (1985–1988)

• Accepting new patients at his Laredo practice

• Holds active medical licenses in Texas, Illinois, and Louisiana

Education & Training

Medical School – Universidad de Guadalajara
Residency – Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Family Medicine (1985–1988)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

Based on his expertise and typical family medicine scope, Dr. Benavides treats conditions including:

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure)

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Chronic diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)

• Diabetic emergencies (hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia)

• Arthritis

• Allergies

• Common acute illnesses (respiratory infections, flu, etc.)

Medical Procedures Performed

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Benavides provides:

• Comprehensive physical examinations (annual wellness visits, school/sports physicals)

• Vaccinations and immunizations

• In-office laboratory testing (blood work, urinalysis, rapid strep/flu tests)

• Chronic disease management (medication adjustments, monitoring)

• Preventive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes screening)

Services Offered

Dr. Benavides offers a full range of primary care services for individuals and families. His practice focuses on preventive medicine, early detection of health issues, and long-term management of chronic conditions. Patients can expect personalized care including routine checkups, management of high blood pressure and diabetes, treatment of minor injuries and infections, and coordination of care with specialists when needed. The office provides in-house lab testing for convenience, and Dr. Benavides takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment plans clearly.

• Annual physical exams and wellness visits

• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol)

• Acute illness care (colds, infections, minor injuries)

• Immunizations (adult and pediatric)

• Preventive health counseling (diet, exercise, lifestyle)

• In-office diagnostic testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, urinalysis)

• Referrals to specialists and hospital coordination

Accepted Insurances

Based on the profile, Dr. Benavides accepts the following insurance plans (may include multiple plan types such as PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, Medicare, Medicaid):

• Cigna

• Elevance (formerly Anthem)

• HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation)

• Medica

• Molina

• United Healthcare

• Medicare

• Medicaid

Practice Locations

Location 1 (Primary Office)
Address: 209 W Village Blvd, Ste 11, Laredo, TX 78041
Phone: (956) 725-5210

Hospital Affiliations

• Doctors Hospital of Laredo – Laredo, Texas

• Laredo Medical Center – Laredo, Texas