About Dr. Lourdes Benes
Dr. Lourdes Benes is a board-certified neurologist fellowship-trained in Cognitive & Behavioral Disorders as well as Movement Disorders. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Aut?noma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina in Guadalajara. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Saint Luke's Hospital, followed by a residency in Neurology at the University of South Florida. Dr. Benes then pursued fellowships in Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders and Movement Disorders at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
With two decades of experience, Dr. Benes cares for patients and caregivers managing conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia. She is an expert in brain health and brain fitness training, helping patients with cognitive and behavioral disorders as well as individuals seeking to boost memory, focus, mental skills, reflexes, and acuity.
Dr. Benes has extensive experience in clinical procedures including botulinum toxin injections for migraine headaches, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and spasticity. She also performs occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and interprets electroencephalograms.
As part of the faculty at UCF College of Medicine, she teaches residents and medical students on numerous neurology topics. Dr. Benes is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, Movement Disorders Society, and Florida Medical Association. She is actively involved in clinical research, has published articles in scientific journals, and delivers educational lectures across the U.S. to both physicians and patients.
Dr. Benes is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Migraine and chronic headache
Lower back pain
Chronic Non-Alzheimer's dementia
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's Dementia
Migraine and chronic headache
Lower back pain
Chronic Non-Alzheimer's dementia
Parkinson's disease
Office location
Dr. Lourdes Benes, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara
- University of South Florida, Residency in Neurology
- Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fellowship in Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders and Movement Disorders
- Saint Luke's Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Medical Association
- Florida Medical Association
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1710170592
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What practice does Dr. Lourdes Benes work with?
Dr. Lourdes Benes works with Neurology One.
Where is Dr. Lourdes Benes's office located?
Dr. Lourdes Benes has 2 office locations in Orlando, view full addresses on Dr. Benes's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lourdes Benes have?
Dr. Lourdes Benes is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What languages does Dr. Lourdes Benes speak?
Dr. Lourdes Benes speaks English and Spanish.