christopher benner, arnp
nurse practitioner, richland office
Christopher Benner is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in General Practice, Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care. He received his Bachelors Degree in Nursing through Washington State University in 1999 and worked as a RN in the Emergency Department and as a Public Health Nurse before moving on to pursue further opportunities as a Nurse Practitioner.
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Christopher graduated with his Masters Degree in Nursing from Gonzaga University in 2005 through the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. He has been working in Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care as a medical provider for over ten years now. Mr. Benner is listed as a “Best Practice” provider for Washington State Labor and Industries medical providers. He also works with the Washington State University DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program as a Clinical Site Evaluator for the students in that program.
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Christopher chose to go into nursing because of a desire to help others and serve in many different roles. Nursing provides opportunities to work with patients directly and to be a teacher and facilitator of change. Joining Total Care Clinics has allowed him to continue working with patients and teaching within an outstanding clinic setting.
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Christopher is married to his wife, Tonya. Together, they have three children. He is a long-time Seahawks fan with many treks to Century Link field under his belt over the years to laugh, cry, shout and be a devout 12 for life.
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