Christopher S. Benac, DPM, MS
Podiatry located in Lebanon
Dr. Christopher Benac, DPM, MS
Dr. Benac is currently seeing patients in our Lebanon office
Dr. Christopher Benac is originally from Portage, Indiana. He is married to his wife, Julie and has a beautiful daughter named Leah. Prior to getting into podiatry, Dr. Benac was a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps for 10 years and was a police officer for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for 5 years. He was a volunteer at the Vanderbilt emergency department in 2003. It was there that he developed a passion for medicine, which led him to become a podiatrist.
In podiatry school, he was heavily involved in community service and was the community service chairman for 2 years. He organized fundraisers for local charities, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Association. He also organized volunteer events at homeless shelters to provide free medical screening and foot care.
Dr. Benac met his wife Julie in Atlanta during residency, and they are excited to start a family in the Nashville area. They are big fans of music, concerts, and karaoke.
Memberships
Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
Residency Training
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery; Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency Program, Atlanta, Georgia
Education
DPM: Barry University College of Podiatric Medicine, Miami, Florida
Master’s of Science: Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Bachelor’s of Science: Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Professional Interests
Diabetic education/Diabetic wound care
Plantar fasciitis/heel pain
Ingrown toenails
Fall prevention
Skin lesions and soft tissue masses
Personal Interests
Going to church
Playing the drums
Going to concerts
Traveling
Exercising
Enjoying a good cup of coffee
Medical Staff Privileges
Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon (formerly University Medical Center)
Dr. Benac is currently seeing patients in our Lebanon office
Dr. Christopher Benac is originally from Portage, Indiana. He is married to his wife, Julie and has a beautiful daughter named Leah. Prior to getting into podiatry, Dr. Benac was a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps for 10 years and was a police officer for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for 5 years. He was a volunteer at the Vanderbilt emergency department in 2003. It was there that he developed a passion for medicine, which led him to become a podiatrist.
In podiatry school, he was heavily involved in community service and was the community service chairman for 2 years. He organized fundraisers for local charities, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Association. He also organized volunteer events at homeless shelters to provide free medical screening and foot care.
Dr. Benac met his wife Julie in Atlanta during residency, and they are excited to start a family in the Nashville area. They are big fans of music, concerts, and karaoke.
Memberships
Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
Residency Training
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery; Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency Program, Atlanta, Georgia
Education
DPM: Barry University College of Podiatric Medicine, Miami, Florida
Master’s of Science: Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Bachelor’s of Science: Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Professional Interests
Diabetic education/Diabetic wound care
Plantar fasciitis/heel pain
Ingrown toenails
Fall prevention
Skin lesions and soft tissue masses
Personal Interests
Going to church
Playing the drums
Going to concerts
Traveling
Exercising
Enjoying a good cup of coffee
Medical Staff Privileges
Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon (formerly University Medical Center)
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center