Robert Michael Benitez MD
Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine
110 S. Paca StreetBaltimore, MD 21201
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 MarylandFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1992 - 1992- University of MarylandResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
- University of MarylandFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1989 - 1991
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 1990 - 2028
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 - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsRecurrent Stent Thrombosis Following Myocardial Infarction Associated With VITT-Like Antibodies.Zulqarnain Khan, Imari Patel, Tiffany Gardner, Xin Wei, Michael Cheng
JACC. Case Reports. 2024-03-06 - 50 citationsPractice gaps in the care of mitral valve regurgitation: Insights from the American College of Cardiology mitral regurgitation gap analysis and advisory panel.Andrew Wang, Paul A. Grayburn, Jill A. Foster, Marti L. McCulloch, Vinay Badhwar
American Heart Journal. 2016-02-01 - 19 citationsSurgical and Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair for Severe Chronic Mitral Regurgitation: A Review of Clinical Indications and Patient Assessment.Mark R. Vesely, R. Michael Benitez, Shawn W. Robinson, A B S Julia Collins, Murtaza Y. Dawood
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2015-12-22
Professional Memberships
- Member
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 AccessCIGNA 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 - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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