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Robert Benitez, MD, Cardiology, Baltimore, MD

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Cardiology Baltimore, MD

Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine

Overview of Dr. Benitez

Dr. R. Michael Benitez is a cardiologist based in Baltimore, MD, specializing in echocardiography, guidance of structural interventional cardiology, and non-invasive cardiology. He completed his medical education and training at the University of Maryland and the University of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Benitez has experience in valvular heart disease, mitral regurgitation, cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac critical care. His work has been published in several prestigious journals, including a recent publication in JACC Case Reports. He has participated in authoring 4 editions of the American College of Physician's MKSAP. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the recipient of the American College of Cardiology's "W. Proctor Harvey Gifted Teaching Award".

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1992 - 1992
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1989 - 1991
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage
    CareFirst BlueChoice Network POS
    CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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