Dr. Benedict Dayrit, M.D., a board-certified family medicine specialist, completed his family medicine residency at Ohio State University Hospital in 1995, named Resident of the Year. Dr. Dayrit served a transitional residency at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, PA, following his postgraduate internship at Makati Medical Center in Manila, the Philippines. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1988 after receiving his B.S. in Biology cum laude from the same institution in 1984. His accolades include a Meritus Award, Outstanding Intern, and chairman of the Sigma Beta Tau fraternity. Before joining our center in 2024, Dr. Dayrit was the medical director of the Family Health Center of East Valley in Mesa, AZ, since 2019. He previously held medical staff positions at Casa Blanca Medical Group and Family Health Center of St. Mary's in Centralia, IL. Providing comprehensive senior care, he believes in the importance of listening to his patients to enhance their health and well-being. Dr. Dayrit chose medicine to improve people's lives. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, world history, international cuisine, and appreciating art and culture.