Dr. Abraham Benavides, MD, is an internationally-recognized cannabis research expert, cannacoach, and leading advocate for evidence-based cannabis medicine. As Co-Founder and CEO of MEDEC-CR, Dr. Benavides specializes in managing professional networks for medical cannabis education, certification, and practice.
A full-tuition merit scholar of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he has co-authored over 800 scientific articles and successfully reached over 3 million patients worldwide with his educational content. Named Costa Rica’s top cannabis scholar in 2023, he continues to leverage his expertise to ensure clinical accuracy in the evolving cannabis landscape both in the country and worldwide.