LauraJBenjaminsMDMPH

Pediatrics • Detroit, MI

Adolescent Medicine

Professor Pediatrics- Adolescent Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine

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Office
400 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone+1 313-448-9600

Fax+1 313-448-9978

Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1998 - 2000
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2021 - 2027
TX State Medical License 1999 - 2025
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Threat sensitivity mediates the association between perceived safety and anxiety in adolescents from urban communities.
Carmen Carpenter, Autumm R Heeter, MacKenna M Shampine, Leah C Gowatch, Samantha L Ely
Journal of Psychiatric Research. 2025-01-01
Perceptions of Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescent Females Involved in Juvenile Justice.
Catherine E Dunlop, Aynsley H M Scheffert, Allison Cowling, Maya Kohavi, Laura J Benjamins
Journal of Correctional Health Care. 2024-10-01
Treasure (Hunt for) Your Health! Addressing Pediatric Social Determinants of Health Through Child-Friendly Community Engagement Events.
Eric McGrath, Meghan Dwaihy, Lynn Smitherman, Miriam Behar, Laura Benjamins
Clinical Pediatrics. 2024-10-01

Press Mentions

Dr. Laura Benjamins Appointed to State's Committee on Juvenile JusticeAugust 4th, 2022