Dr. Richard Benavides

Richard Benavides, M.D. is a general surgeon specializing in LAP-BAND® surgery, performing more than 50 LAP-BAND® procedures each month. Born and raised in the San Antonio area, he currently Dr. Benavides practices at the Surgery Center of Richardson with True Results. Dr. Benavides is Co-Founder of AIGB, parent company of True Results and has been named Top Performing Surgeon 2005 by Inamed Health (now Allergan Medical). In addition to his active surgery schedule, Dr. Benavides has also guided the training of several hundred doctors on the LAP-BAND® procedure and is considered one of the leading LAP-BAND® Surgeons in the country. He is nationally recognized as a leading expert – training other surgeons on how to successfully perform LAP-BAND® System procedure.

Why I Perform LAP-BAND® Surgery?

“It is heartbreaking that obese patients are often ostracized in the community. Many people struggle with mobility and health issues due to being obese. It was very exciting to discover the LAP-BAND® procedure as a low risk opportunity for weight loss. After patients have lost weight, they stop in and give me a hug, tell me how happy they are in their lives. I find this as the most rewarding part of my practice.”

 
 

 Educational Background
 
  SCHOOLS - Attended Elementary, Junior High, and High School in San Antonio, Texas: Graduated from Jefferson High School 1973.

COLLEGE - Virginia Military Institute on ROTC Scholarship, 1973-1977. Graduated with honors, 1977: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

MEDICAL - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 1977-1981.

INTERNSHIP/RESIDENCY - General Surgical Internship and residency at Scott & White Hospital; Temple, Texas 1981-1986.

 

 
Licensure and Certification
  • Medical License, Texas (1981)
  • Medical License, Alabama ( 1987)
  • Board Certified in General Surgery (1988)
 

 



Organizations

  • American Medical Association
  • Coffee County Medical Society
  • Franklin County Medical Society
  • Society of Laproendoscopic Surgeons
  • Brazos County Medical Society
  • Brazos Valley Physicians Organization
  • Texas Medical Association


 


 
See How it Works

With no stomach cutting, stapling, or gastrointestinal re-routing involved, the LAP-BAND® System procedure is considered the safest, least invasive, and least traumatic of all weight-loss surgeries.

view video
 

 
 
 
Mailing Address

7920 Belt Line Road
Suite 310
Dallas, TX  75254
(972) 331-8100
(972) 331-8110 fax

 

  © 2006 Richard A. Benavides, M.D.  All rights reserved