Christen Benke, DO

  • Family Medicine
4.9 Learn more 92 Ratings
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Scripps Clinic Del Mar
12395 El Camino Real Ste 120
San Diego, CA 92130
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About

Specialties

Family Medicine

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Gender

Female

Expertise

Family Medicine

Biography

Family medicine specialist Christen Benke, DO, emphasizes whole patient-centered care and a gentle practice style. Fluent in Spanish and French, she offers a full spectrum of primary care services, including complete adult and children’s physicals, minor office surgery and laceration repair, gynecology, exercise EKGs and PFTs, allergy testing and immunotherapy.


Dr. Benke is active with the American Academy of Family Physicians and the San Diego County Medical Society. She has a special interest in preventive health care, women’s health and general pediatrics.


Outside of work, she enjoys hobbies that take her outdoors, like hiking and swimming, as well as cooking and spending time with her family.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine, 2008

Medical Education

Western University of Health Sciences, DO, 2005

Residencies

University of California, San Diego, Family Medicine, 2008

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