
Alex Navarro Benjamin, MD
Chief Infection Control and Prevention Officer
Infectious Diseases
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I strive to approach patients with concern, from their level of understanding and without judgement.
Why I entered medicine
I enjoy microbiology – it has shaped the futures of countries, societies and cultures. Medicine allows me to act locally while thinking globally.
Personal interests
I enjoy volleyball, tennis and my two dogs, Bernie and Elin.
Education
Undergraduate
George Washington University, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1996
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2004
Training
Residency 2007
Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship 2009
Infectious Disease, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Conditions Treated
- Cellulitis
- HIV and AIDS
- Major Infections
- Minor Infections
- Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
- Osteomyelitis
- Pneumonia
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Skin Infections
- Tuberculosis
- Cellulitis
- HIV and AIDS
- Major Infections
- Minor Infections
- Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
- Osteomyelitis
- Pneumonia
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Skin Infections
- Tuberculosis
Services Offered
- HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- HIV Screening
- HIV/AIDS Care
- Immunization
- Infectious Disease Medicine
- Travel Medicine
- LGBTQ+ Patient Support
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- HIV Screening
- HIV/AIDS Care
- Immunization
- Infectious Disease Medicine
- Travel Medicine
- LGBTQ+ Patient Support
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Comments
"Dr. Benjamin is simply ,outstanding in all areas. Incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent and caring. If a 10 rating is best he is at least an 11."
"Yes, Dr. Benjamin is a wonderful doctor. He takes his job seriously and he leaves no question unanswered whenever I speak to him and I always have a lot of questions. Thank you."
"This was a very professional practice. I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Benjamin. I'm looking forward to him continuing my treatment."