About
Dr. Michelle Benes is a family medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience. She earned her MD from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1998 and completed family medicine residencies at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) and serves as Medical Director for Direct Primary Care at CHI Health Clinic in Central, South Carolina.
In her role as Medical Director, Dr. Benes champions the Direct Primary Care model, emphasizing uninterrupted access, same‑day appointments, and a partnership‑based relationship that removes insurance‑driven barriers. She believes that longer visits and direct communication empower patients to stay healthier and reduce unnecessary referrals.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Benes enjoys outdoor activities with her family and participates in community‑focused health education initiatives.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- University of Nebraska College of Medicine (1998)
- Residency
- Family Medicine - Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (Chicago)
- Designations
- FAAFP
- Years in practice
- 25+ years
- Specialty
- Family Medicine
Training programs
- Residency Family Medicine · Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (Chicago)
- Residency Family Medicine · Rush University Medical Center/Copley Memorial Hospital (Chicago)
Practice
Where Dr. Michelle Benes practices
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CHI Health Clinic
Omaha, NE
Community
Enjoys outdoor activities with her family and participates in community‑focused health education initiatives.
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.