Laura Benjamins

Dr. Laura Benjamins is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist at Wayne State University, focusing on underserved communities in Detroit. She practices at Wayne Pediatrics, a nonprofit medical home addressing medical needs and social determinants of health for urban youth, particularly those in the juvenile justice system and living with HIV.

• Education: A.B. from Vassar College, M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine, and M.P.H. from The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
• Completed residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and fellowships in Adolescent Medicine and Primary Care at McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Her research emphasizes improving healthcare access, addressing trauma and mental health, and implementing interventions for sexual and reproductive health (contraception, STIs) in vulnerable populations. She integrates clinical practice with scientific rigor to enhance real-world care outcomes.

Dr. Benjamins also supports adolescent empowerment through education, advocating for informed health decisions and long-term well-being. Her office is located at 400 Mack Avenue, Suite 1 East, Detroit.