Estrella Chavez Benzaquen, MD


Memorial Division of High Risk Obstetrics
4105 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954-265-8150
Fax: 954-985-2294
Memorial Division of High Risk Obstetrics
1150 North 35th Avenue
Suite 245
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954-265-2740
Fax: 954-276-0645
About Me
I’m an OB/GYN hospitalist at Memorial Healthcare System, where I care for women admitted to the hospital for obstetric and gynecologic needs. Much of my work involves managing high-risk pregnancy conditions such as hypertension disorders, gestational and pregestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction, preterm premature rupture of membranes and patients with a history of uterine surgery.
I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, where I also attended medical school. It was during my clinical rotations in public hospitals, many of which had scarce resources, that I felt especially drawn to helping mothers and their babies. That’s where I discovered how broad and meaningful OB/GYN could be. It’s one of the few specialties where we practice medicine and surgery, support patients through life-changing milestones and advocate for women in a system where their care is often overlooked.
After completing my residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Jersey City Medical Center in New Jersey, I moved to California, where I spent more than five years caring for a large, underserved population. In 2022, my family relocated to South Florida to be closer to loved ones, and I transitioned to hospital-based care for women experiencing labor, delivery and obstetric or gynecologic emergencies.
In the hospital, I approach each patient with a mix of urgency and care. I know these situations can be overwhelming, so I focus on making the experience more manageable by laying out what’s going on clearly, walking through the options and answering all questions. My goal is to make sure every patient understands what’s happening and feels steady and supported.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Education
Residency
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 2017, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Education
- Universidad Central de Venezuela, 2010
Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards, Achievements, and More
Professional Organizations
- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Medical Board of California
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Florida Medical Board