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Jacques Benun, MD, Pediatrics, Austin, TX

JacquesBenunMDPrincipal Investigator

Pediatrics Austin, TX

Pediatrician, Mental Health Telemedicine Pediatric Prescriber, Clinical Investigator

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Summary

  • Principal investigator for pediatric and adult clinical trials

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Children's Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1996
  • Central University of Venezuela
    Central University of VenezuelaClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1997 - 2014
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Certificate of Appreciation for ten years Of clinical teaching Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2010
  • Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary Teaching Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2009
  • Teaching Recognition Award Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2006
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Wing A Delayed-Control Trial Examining the Impact of Body Mass Index Recognition on Obesity Related Counseling  
    Rhee KE, Barnes RF, Benun J, Rena R, Clin Pediatr, 6/10/2013
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease - In Brief  
    Benun J, Lewis C, Pediatrics in Review, 10/1/2009
  • The Association Between Parents' and Children's Use of Oral Health Services (Manuscript Review)  
    Benun J, Pediatrics Journal, 6/1/2009
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Healthcare Utilization by Pediatric Residents (Poster presentation)
    Simeonsson K, Olsson J, Dhepyasuwan N, Drutz J, Benun J, Serwint JR for the CORNET Investigators, Healthcare utilization by pediatric residents. Pediatric Academic Societies' Meeting, Denver, CO, 5/1/2011
  • The Impact of BMI Wheels on Obesity Management
    Benun J, Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 5/2/2009
  • Differences in Cardiac Management of Children by Pediatricians and Pediatric Cardiologists (Poster Presentation)
    Benun J, Pediatric Academic Society Meeting - Society for Pediatric Research, Washington, DC, 4/1/1997

Lectures

  • Putting the Mouth Back in the Body: Primary Caries Prevention as Part of the Well Child Examination 
    1/1/2010
  • Global Health series at Hasbro Children's hospital 
    2/1/2009
  • Medical Professionalism: What is the Evidence? 
    1/1/2009
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Press Mentions

  • Austin Pediatricians Prepare for Potential Approval of Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Ages 12 to 15
    Austin Pediatricians Prepare for Potential Approval of Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Ages 12 to 15May 7th, 2021

Committees

  • Chair, Steering Committee Pediatric Research in Office Setting (PROS) 2017 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish