Luis Benavente, MD, FACS

Breast Center, Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Center, Surgery

4.7
30 Ratings
Practices In: Elkhart, Mishawaka, South Bend
Patients Seen: All Ages

I under­stand the effects of being over­weight and spe­cial­ize in the cause, pre­ven­tion, and treat­ment of obe­si­ty. While exer­cise and lifestyle changes help indi­vid­u­als lose weight, I per­form bariatric surgery that has also assist­ed patients with long-term weight loss, their recov­ery from dia­betes, and improve­ments in car­dio­vas­cu­lar risk fac­tors, among oth­er health improvements.

Board Certifications
Surgery
Languages
English, Spanish
Clinical Interests

Min­i­mal­ly inva­sive and Bariatric surgery

Personal Interests

I enjoy spend­ing time with my fam­i­ly and cycling in my spare time. 

Memberships
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons American College of Surgeons American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Eastern Association for the Surgery
RiverPointe Surgery Center
500 Arcade Avenue, #100 Elkhart, Indiana 46514 574-522-9505 Get Directions
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
5215 Holy Cross Parkway Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 574-335-5000 Get Directions
South Bend Clinic SurgiCenter
211 N Eddy St. South Bend, IN 46617 574-237-9366 Get Directions
Unity Physicians Hospital
4455 Edison Lakes Parkway #100 Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 574-231-6800 Get Directions
School
Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí School of Medicine, San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico Graduation Date: 2002 Degree: MD
Residency
The Mayo Clinic Resident in Surgery
Fellowships
The Methodist Hospital Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Procedures

Abdominal Surgery, Appendectomy, Bariatric Surgery, Benign Skin Excision/Skin Lesions, Breast Surgery, Carcinoid Tumor Removal, Cholecystectomy / Gall Bladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Colostomy Revision/Reversal, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastric Bypass, General Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Lumps/Bumps/Cysts/Lipomas, Malignant Skin Excision/Skin Lesions, Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Muscle Biopsy, PD Cath, Port Placements, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Spleen Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Conditions

Pilonidal Cysts

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
30 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
29 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.7
29 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.7
29 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.7
30 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Excellent experience."
5
Sep. 28, 2024
"I had gallbladder removal surgery done by Dr. Luis Benavente. He has been open and explained things very well to me concerning my surgery."
5
Oct. 6, 2024
"Dr. Benavente was kind considerate especially since my son was in pain."
4.8
Oct. 4, 2024
"Dr. Benevente always goes above and beyond to ensure I receive the care I need."
5
Nov. 21, 2024
"Dr. Benavente answered all of my questions and showed great empathy to my situation."
5
Mar. 20, 2025
"The doctor was great."
5
Mar. 15, 2025
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