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Pedro Benitez Lorenzo, MD, Internal Medicine, Yauco, PR

Pedro Benitez Lorenzo MD FACP (He/Him)

Internal Medicine•Yauco, PR

Chief Medical Officer Hospital Damas, Inc.

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  • 40 Calle Mattei LluberasYauco, PR 00698

  • Phone+1 787-856-5196

  • Fax+1 787-856-5196

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Education & Training

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    William Beaumont Army Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    William Beaumont Army Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1974
  • University of puerto Rico
    University of puerto RicoBS, General Science, Magna Cum Laude, 1967 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1980 - Present
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1977 - Present
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellowship American College of Physicians, 1993
  • US Army Commendation Medal Department of Defense, 1976

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Integrating mental health services into a general hospital in Puerto Rico.  
    Jiménez J, Rivera D, Benítez P, Tarrats H, Ramos A., J Clin Psychol Med Settings., 9/2013
  • High blood pressure risk factors in a community of students in the south area of Puerto Rico.  
    Vélez H, Santiago A, Bredy R, Magraner M, Benítez P., Bol Asoc Med P R., 10/2006
  • Salt taste threshold and salt good taste sensitivity in a community of students of the southern area of Puerto Rico.  
    Vélez H, Santiago A, Bredy R, Magraner M, Benítez P., Bol Asoc Med P R, 10/2006

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  • Spanish

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