Lourdes Benes, MD

Neurologist

Dr. Lourdes Benes is a Neurologist in Orlando, FL with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As a Neurologist, Lourdes Benes, MD performs diagnostic tests and a wide variety of neurological and cognitive treatments for a range of neurological disorders. Neurology is the branch of biology that studies, assesses, and treats the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of the nervous system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Neurologists include coordination problems, muscle weakness, sensation changes, confusion, dizziness, cluster headaches, migraines, seizure disorders like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscesses, neurodegenerative disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's, as well as spinal cord inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurologists include lumbar puncture, tensilon test, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, angiography, and sleep studies for diagnosis, then the presciption of physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain management, medication and/or lifestyle changes.

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

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  Residency in Neurology

  University of South Florida

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  Doctor of Medicine (MD)

  New York Medical College

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  Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

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  San Francisco VA Medical Center

Cognitive & Behavioral Disorders Fellowship

Movement Disorders Fellowship

Founding Partner, Neurology One

Director of the Parkinson’s Consortium Center, VA Medical Center

Attending Neurologist, VA Medical Center

Faculty Member, University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Chief Resident, University of South Florida Neurology Program

Outstanding Resident of the Year Award, University of South Florida Neurology Program

Research Resident of the Year Award, University of South Florida Neurology Program

Florida Society of Neurology Travel Fellowship Award, Orlando Florida

University of South Florida-Tampa General Hospital Stroke Program Distinguished Service Award

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  Member of the American Academy of Neurology

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  Member of the American Medical Association

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  Member of the Florida Medical Association

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• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

• Florida Blue [Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida]

• Humana [Humana Medical Plan, Inc.]

• Medicare

• TriCare

• UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc.

• WellCare Health Plans of Florida