Dr. Edward F. Verner

Jeana Benwill, MD, is an infectious disease specialist at Ascension Medical Group Providence Infectious Disease in Waco, TX. She uses advanced blood, saliva, fecal and urine tests to detect bacterial, parasite and fungal infections. Dr. Benwill starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns and takes the time to get to know you and your family's health history. Then, she works with your primary care doctor to deliver a care plan for your health needs. Dr. Benwill is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Streptococcal Group B Infection, Osteomyelitis, and Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. Dr. Benwill is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease, '- Infectious Disease, and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Benwill is currently accepting new patients.

John Midturi completed his medical training at the University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth. He then pursued combined training in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, followed by an Adult Infectious Disease fellowship, all at Scott & White Healthcare. He obtained a Master’s in Public Health degree during his fellowship through Texas A&M University.  His interest in international healthcare and HIV led to work through Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor International Pediatrics AIDS Initiative) in Malawi, Africa, 2006-2008. He returned to Baylor Scott & White Health in 2008, and since 2013, he has served as the Director of Infectious Disease Division. He has conducted research in HIV, influenza, Clostridium difficile colitis, COVID-19, and antifungal agents. He is interested in preventative aspects of infectious disease and population health. He enjoys teaching, time with his family, and travel. He considers, Temple “home” at this point since he has been here since 1999 (except for time in Malawi) and is becoming a huge (TISD) Temple High Wildcat fan! Dr. Midturi's areas of expertise include Travel Medicine and the treatment of  HIV and tuberculosis. Dr. Midturi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Midturi is board certified in Infectious Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Midturi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jacquelyn Gouveia is a board-certified physician specializing in infectious diseases. Dr. Gouveia is passionate about forging relationships with her adult patients and their families on the journey to better health. She believes every patient has a fascinating story. She is a proud member of the Infectious Disease Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the American Osteopathic Association, the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Gouveia enjoys gardening, cooking, tennis and traveling. Dr. Gouveia is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Sepsis. Dr. Gouveia is board certified in Infectious Disease- American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gouveia is currently accepting new patients.