About
Michele Benjamin, MD, HMBA, IFM-CP holds dual credentials in medicine and healthcare administration. She earned her Masters in Medical Science from the University of South Florida in 2014, then completed her Doctor of Medicine and Healthcare MBA at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in 2020. She trained at West Kendall Baptist Hospital and earned board certification in Family Medicine with the Class of 2023. The Institute of Functional Medicine certified her as a Functional Medicine Practitioner in December 2025.
Dr. Benjamin pursued her Healthcare MBA with the specific goal of building a better care model. She chose family medicine for its focus on prevention and continuity across every life stage. Her whole-person philosophy extends to physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic well-being. A first-generation college graduate raised in Gulfport, Florida, she brings deep personal conviction to her clinical work. She is a mother to two daughters, Ellie and Emma, and credits that experience with shaping her empathetic approach to patient care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine and Healthcare MBA, Class of 2020
Residency
West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Family Medicine, Class of 2023
Additional Training
University of South Florida, Master of Medical Science, Class of 2014; Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Institute of Functional Medicine, December 2025
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Benjamin right for?
Dr. Benjamin is a strong fit for patients who want to understand the root cause of their health concerns, not just manage symptoms. Adults navigating hormonal changes, metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune conditions benefit from her functional medicine approach. Parents seeking a knowledgeable family medicine physician for children ages two and up will find her preventive focus valuable. Patients who prefer a physician who considers emotional and lifestyle factors alongside physical health will connect well with her whole-person philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Benjamin treats a wide range of conditions across family and functional medicine. Her focus areas include thyroid health, adrenal health, metabolic conditions, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune conditions, perimenopause, menopause, chronic fatigue, mood and anxiety concerns, gut health, and sleep issues. She also provides preventive care, women's health services, and pediatric care for patients ages two and up.
Yes, Dr. Benjamin holds board certification in Family Medicine, earned at West Kendall Baptist Hospital with the Class of 2023. She also earned certification as a Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine in December 2025.
Dr. Benjamin takes a whole-person approach that considers physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic well-being. She focuses on identifying root causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Her functional medicine training guides her toward personalized, prevention-oriented care plans.
Yes, Dr. Benjamin sees pediatric patients starting at age two. She provides ongoing primary care and preventive services for children as part of her family medicine scope.
Dr. Benjamin conducts visits in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Benjamin earned her Master of Medical Science from the University of South Florida in 2014. She completed her Doctor of Medicine and Healthcare MBA at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in 2020. She completed her residency at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, graduating with the Class of 2023.
Yes, Dr. Benjamin incorporates functional lab testing into her clinical work. She uses these results to build individualized care plans rooted in each patient's specific biology and health history.
Dr. Benjamin chose family medicine for its focus on prevention and continuity of care across every life stage. She pursued her Healthcare MBA specifically to build a care model that works better for patients, combining clinical depth with thoughtful practice design.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026