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Portrait of Lourdes Benes M.D.

Lourdes Benes M.D.

Neurology
Winter Park, Florida

I take great pride in the care provided by the Neurology One team. My passion is driven by the bonds I build with my patients and their family members over the course of their lives and the enjoyment I hold in helping them live a better life. I am here for you, your family and your caregivers.

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Specialty Neurology
Industry Health Services
Organization Neurology One
Location Winter Park, Florida

About Lourdes Benes M.D.

Dr. Lourdes Benes is a board certified neurologist fellowship-trained in Cognitive & Behavioral Disorders as well as Movement Disorders. She has been practicing medicine for two decades caring for patients and caregivers dealing with conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Frontotemporal Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia. Dr. Benes is an expert in brain health and brain fitness training for patients dealing with cognitive and behavioral disorders as well as people wanting to boost memory, focus, mental skills, reflexes and acuity. 


Dr. Benes has extensive experience in clinical procedures such as botulinum toxin injections (migraine headaches, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and spasticity), occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections as well as on the interpretation of electroencephalograms. 


As part of the faculty at UCF College of Medicine she gets to teach residents and medical students on numerous topics in neurology. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, Movement Disorders Society and Florida Medical Association. Dr. Benes is currently doing clinical research and has published articles on scientific journals as well as gives educational lectures at numerous venues throughout the U.S to physicians and patients alike. 


Dr. Benes and her family live in Orlando, FL where they enjoy an active lifestyle raising their three kids. She is honored to have followed in her father’s footsteps of becoming a physician as he is an OBGYN and yes, he delivered her three babies as well as all of his grandchildren. Her mother is a special human being who instilled in her the faith and work ethic she follows daily. Her father in law, Dr. Hector Cases, has been a great influence in her career as well. He is a neurologist with 45 plus years of experience and still going on strong. Dr. Benes enjoys playing tennis, exercising and traveling. She is blessed to have married her college sweetheart, Eduardo, who is an investment advisor


  • Neurology
  • Adolescent Medicine

Press & Recognition

Professional Career

2019 Present

Neurology One

Medical Director

Orlando, Florida, United States of America

2008 – 2018

Grupoo de Neurologia Avanzada

Medical Director

Caguas, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Education & Training

M.D.

Education Level: M.D.

Institution: NY Medical College

United States of America

Residency

Education Level: Residency

Institution: University of South Florida

United States of America

Fellowship

Education Level: Fellowship

Institution: Veteran's Affairs Medical Center

United States of America

Professional Affiliations

  • American Medical Association
    Member
  • American Academy of Neurology
    Member
  • Movement Disorders Society
    Member
  • Florida Medical Association
    Member

Honors & Awards

  • Florida Society of Neurology Travel Fellowship Award
  • Research Resident of the Year
  • Outstanding Resident of the Year
  • Chief Resident
    University of Florida Neurology Program

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Professional Summary

I take great pride in the care provided by the Neurology One team. My passion is driven by the bonds I build with my patients and their family members over the course of their lives and the enjoyment I hold in helping them live a better life. I am here for you, your family and your caregivers.