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Christy T. Behnam, M.D.

Christy T. Behnam, M.D.

Dermatology

  • Accepting new patients
4.9/5
(31 reviews)

Medical Groups or Hospitals

Medical Groups

  • Gould Medical Group

About Me

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Christy Behnam fosters a compassionate environment where patients feel empowered to care for their skin. She takes a patient-centered approach, blending each person’s goals with practical, evidence-based recommendations. With clarity and reassurance, she helps patients feel confident and in control of their skin health.

  • Dr. Behnam’s professional interests span medical, surgical, cosmetic, and integrated dermatology.
  • Medical dermatology: Compassionate care for a wide range of skin, hair, and nail concerns.
  • Surgical dermatology: Gentle and precise removal of skin growths and cancers.
  • Cosmetic dermatology: Helping patients look and feel their best with personalized treatments, including injectables such as Botox and fillers, as well as chemical peels, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), sclerotherapy, and skin rejuvenation.
  • Integrated dermatology: Thoughtful, holistic approaches to support healthy, radiant skin and overall wellness.

Community Activities

She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), and the Association of Academic Cosmetic Society (AACD). She also belongs to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA) and the American Medical Association (AMA). In addition, she participates in the International Peeling Society (IPS).

Personal Interests

Outside the clinic, Dr. Behnam enjoys dancing to international melodies, singing in languages she doesn’t yet speak, infusing her journal with poetry, and capturing the world’s beauty through photography. These passions bring balance and joy to her work in medicine.

At a Glance

Languages: English and Arabic
Gender: Female

Training & Education

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Internship: HCA/Mercer University/Grand Strand Medical Center
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Dermatology

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology - Board Certified

My Experience

Health Plans I Accept

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Accepted Aetna Plans

  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Select EPO
  • Aetna Select Open Access
  • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
  • Aetna Student Health Program
  • Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
  • Health Fund POS
  • HMO
  • HMO Deductible Plans
  • Managed Choice POS
  • National Advantage Plan (NAP)
  • Open Access Elect Choice EPO
  • Open Access Managed Choice POS
  • Open Choice PPO
  • Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
  • Traditional Choice

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