Dr. David Benavides, MD, is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist at Mass General Brigham and a faculty member within Harvard Medical School. His clinical work addresses the full spectrum of sleep disorders, but his broader interest is on how sleep and circadian health influence human performance, resilience, and lifespan.
At Brigham and Women’s Hospital, he integrates evidence-based care with insights from emerging fields, such as circadian biology and lifestyle medicine, to help patients align their daily rhythms with their long-term health goals.
A member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Benavides is committed to advancing practical, science-driven strategies that enhance healthspan and quality of life. Through his clinical practice, teaching, and scholarship, he aims to expand the role of sleep optimization as a critical pillar of preventive health and human potential.
