David Benavides, MD

Dr. David Benavides, M.D. is faculty at Harvard Medical School and a double board certified sleep medicine physician in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Mass General Brigham. He trained in residency at the University of Michigan and is Harvard trained in sleep medicine through his fellowship at Mass General Brigham. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

As a physician, educator, and academic, his work centers on sleep as a fundamental yet underutilized pillar of healthspan and cardiometabolic health. He has particular expertise in the relationship between sleep and cardiovascular disease, especially arrhythmias, and works closely with cardiology colleagues at Mass General Brigham on sleep related optimization. He also has a particular interest in circadian health and in how sleep influences brain health, cognitive performance, and whole body health. He has presented through Harvard Medical School continuing education programs and at regional and national medical meetings. His perspectives have been featured by the Heart Rhythm Society through HRStv.

Dr. Benavides teaches the next generation of physicians in general clinical medicine at Harvard Medical School and trains residents and fellows in sleep medicine. Nationally, he organizes and teaches through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Fellowship Bootcamp Subcommittee. He also contributes to the field as a medical journal reviewer for Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reinforcing his commitment to advancing sleep and evidence based science. His expertise has been widely featured in various media outlets, including Time Magazine, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report.