Alex Behnam, DO

Dr. Alex Behnam, is a Family Medicine resident in the Class of 2029. Originally from Sacramento, California, Alex earned a degree in Biology, competed as a collegiate swimmer, and worked as a caregiver before medical school. His experience as a caregiver shaped his commitment to building meaningful, respectful relationships with patients and their families.

Alex attended Kansas City University–Joplin and was drawn to Family Medicine because of its broad scope and opportunity to care for patients of all ages. He chose the program for its comprehensive training, including resident-led obstetrics and labor and delivery. His professional interests include surgical obstetrics, rural medicine, and wilderness medicine.

Alex especially enjoys the program’s close-knit culture, strong communication, and emphasis on resident input. One of his favorite experiences has been delivering his first continuity baby and later caring for that child in pediatrics clinic. Outside the hospital, Alex enjoys backpacking, spending time outdoors, and occasionally playing piano. He is also half Persian and is currently working on learning Farsi.