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Dr. Christen Benke, DO

Family Medicine* Age 44
Dr. Christen Benke, DO
3.3 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Christen Benke, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Encinitas, CA.
Dr. Christen Benke, DO
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Dr. Christen Benke, DO

Family Medicine* Age 44
Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christen Benke, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Encinitas, CA.

About

Dr. Christen Benke, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Encinitas, CA. They graduated from Western University of Health Sciences and completed a residency at UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest. They currently practice at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital. At present, Dr. Benke received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Benke also speaks French. Dr. Benke is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 Office
    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

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3.3
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1 Star (7)

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May 14, 2021
Dr. Benke is an amazing Doctor. I truly felt like she cared, took her time with me , and really listened. I highly recommend her.
Lisa G. — May 14, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. Christen Benke, DO is a family medicine specialist in Encinitas, CA. She specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Western University of Health Sciences
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Internship

Internship
  • UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest
    2006
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Residency

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  • UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest
    2008
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christen Benke, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Benke's profile.

Dr. Christen Benke, DO is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christen Benke, DO holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA