Christopher Bengson

Christopher Bengson is a board-certified dermatologist at the practice, focusing on medical dermatology, and holds M.D. and MHS credentials. His work has centered on dermatologic care for underserved communities, especially Native American populations. Johns Hopkins University granted him a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences with concentrations in Biology and Anthropology, and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health granted him a master's in health policy. He attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, where he also took advanced coursework in Emergency Military Medicine and Military Contingency Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship at Franklin Square Medical Center and a dermatology residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 2017 he was appointed the first Chief Clinical Consultant for Dermatology for the Indian Health Service, and he served three consecutive terms in that role. He retired as a Captain after 25 years on active duty in the United States Public Health Service. He states that he has received three Outstanding Service Medals, one for Valor, along with the Indian Health Service Director's Award for Clinical Health Leadership and the Distinguished Service Medal from the U.S. Public Health Service. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.