New faculty spotlight: Brian Benes, DO

Brian Benes, DO, is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Brian Benes, DO
• Hometown: Omaha
• Current positions at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology; nephrology physician, Nebraska Medicine

Previous positions, including residencies and fellowships:

• Medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency in internal medicine at UNMC College of Medicine
• Fellowship in nephrology at UNMC College of Medicine

Professional and medical interests:

• Transplant nephrology

How I fell in love with my specialty: I fell in love with transplant nephrology because it combines my passion for patient care with the intricacies of organ transplantation, offering me the opportunity to make a tangible and life-changing impact on the lives of those in need. Witnessing the transformative power of transplantation and seeing patients regain their health and embrace a new lease on life have solidified my love and commitment to this specialized branch of medicine.

Three things people may not know about me:

• I played baseball in college.
• I am a Colorado Avalanche fan.
• I enjoy cooking BBQ.

Clinic locations: Organ Transplant Center at Nebraska Medical Center

Phone number: 402-559-5000