Richard Benavides, MD a general surgeon specializing in LAP-BAND® surgery has performed over 4,500 LAP-BAND® procedures. Born and raised in the San Antonio area, he currently practices at the Surgery Center of Richardson with True Results in Dallas, TX. 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 the LAP-BAND® System procedure.
Why I Perform LAP-BAND® Surgery?
"Obese patients are often ostracized in the community which is heartbreaking. 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."
Education
• Residency: Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas
• Graduate School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• University: Virginia Military Institute
Memberships
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Certifications
• Texas Medical License (1981)
• Alabama Medical License (1987)
