Marissa Benge, NP

Marissa Benge received her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University. She worked for five years on cardiothoracic step-down units caring for patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgery, aneurysms, heart failure, arrhythmias and hypertension. In 2015, Marissa completed her Master’s of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch and became a board certified Nurse Practitioner. Since this time, she has worked in both adult primary care and a medically guided weight loss program. She enjoys connecting with patients and working with them to achieve their health goals so that they can live their best life. Originally from the New Orleans area, she moved to San Francisco in 2016 with her husband and now has two young children. In her free time, she enjoys hiking the Bay Area, spending time with her kids at the beach, yoga, and exploring the California coast.