by Michelle Heiman | Sep 18, 2025
Pediatric Neurologist and Neurophysiologist
Kendra Beneski, M.D., is a pediatric neurologist and neurophysiologist at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. Dr. Beneski earned her Bachelor of Science at Trinity University in San Antonio and her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She completed fellowships in both epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, where she also completed a combined residency in pediatrics and pediatric neurology. Her professional associations and affiliations include the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society and the Child Neurology Society.
Specialties
- Neurology and Neurophysiology
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Doctorate
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Residency
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Fellowship
- University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
by Adrian Johnson | Mar 21, 2025
Darya Movahed, P.A.-C, is a certified physician assistant at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She earned a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Kansas State University. Darya specializes in neurology and physical medicine as well as rehabilitation with a strong focus on caring for children with complex medical needs.
Darya works in collaboration with Michelle Christie, M.D., Dr. Fabiola Reyes, M.D., and Ashley Hackett, M.D., in the department of neurology and rehabilitation medicine.
Education and Training
Undergraduate
- University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Graduate
- Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
by [email protected] | Dec 3, 2024
Jennifer Royo, P.A.-C. is a certified physician assistant at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas with more than 20 years of experience in pediatric neurology. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University. She then attended the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
by [email protected] | Dec 2, 2024
Marlen Lucero, P.A.-C., is a certified physician assistant on the neurology team at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. With seven years of experience in neurology and rehabilitation medicine, Marlen specializes in providing dedicated care to children with neurological and rehabilitative needs.
Marlen works in collaboration with Michelle Christie, M.D., Fabiola Reyes, M.D., and Ashley Hackett, M.D., in the department of neurology and rehabilitation medicine.
by [email protected] | Dec 2, 2024
Malihe Rizk, MPAS, P.A.-C.
Malihe Rizk, MPAS, P.A.-C., is a certified physician assistant at Scottish Rite for Children in the Neurology department. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from UT Southwestern School of Health Professions in 2014. Malihe joined the team in 2015.
