Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Alvarado was born in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his graduate study at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Beginning his practice in 2001, Dr. Alvarado and the Lakes Family Dental have continued his tradition of dental excellence by proudly serving the greater McAllen and Edinburg area since July of 2001. Dr. Alvarado holds the 2019, 2020 and 2021 BBB Mary G. Moad Ethics Award. He is also the only Platinum Invisalign Provider in the region , Certified with the Engle Institute for dental Implants, and holds a certificate for Academy in Sports Dentistry. He is also listed on America's Guide for Top Dentist, and is an open care choice winner for best dentist. 

Dr. Alvarado is also very passionate about both youth and community organization; he currently serves as a sponsor for the RGV Snake Charmers for the Professional Vipers NBA-G league team . Dr. Alvarado has also donated custom athletic mouth guards for the football programs of the following valley high schools; McAllen Memorial, Nikki Rowe, PSJA North, Edinburg Bobcats, Robert Vela H.S, Economedes H.S, Sharyland, Palmview and Juarez-Lincoln. He resides in Edinburg Texas with his wife Erika and has two sons Ryan and Andrew.

Dr. Benavides is a  Rio Grande Valley native, born in McAllen, TX. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas Pan-American and further received a Masters in Public Health at Texas A&M School of Public Health. Dr. Benavides attended the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. During his training, he was able to provide superior care and consultation  to his patients. He relocated back to the Rio Grande Valley and is excited for the opportunity to give back to the community where he grew up. Dr. Benavides is married to his wife, Rubi and have a daughter together, Camila. When he's not at the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and  going on road trips.