Jenna Benoit, PA-C
Lincoln avenue
Preventive health + women’s health + contraceptive care + mental health
Meet Jenna Benoit, Preventive Care and Women’s Health Specialist in Chicago
Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine?
I’ve wanted to work in medicine since I was a little girl. My first doctor’s kit came when I was about 7 or 8 years old, and I regularly convinced my siblings to be my patients—usually with “broken legs” that I would cast using old dust cloths and heavy-duty packing tape. (Good luck getting those casts off!) At my core, I’ve always wanted to help people, and medicine has always felt like the right path.
Q: What is your approach to patient care?
I strive to create a safe, transparent, and relaxed environment where patients feel genuinely heard. I take time to listen without interruption, ask thoughtful questions, and believe every treatment plan should be tailored to the individual—there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare. When appropriate, I also like to use humor to help build trust and ease anxiety. And if you’re lucky enough to visit during Theo Thursday, you might even get to meet our therapy dog, Theo!
Q: What areas of health do you specialize in?
While I enjoy all aspects of primary care, I’m especially passionate about women’s health and mental health. I love partnering with patients to help them achieve their healthiest, happiest lives.
Q: How do you want patients to feel after they see you?
I want every patient to leave feeling reassured, heard, educated, and comfortable with the plan we’ve created together.
Q: How do you stay current and continue learning?
I stay current by attending conferences like the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) annual meeting, reading evidence-based journals, and using trusted clinical resources like UpToDate and OpenEvidence.
Q: What is one fact people would be surprised to learn about you?
Despite how much I enjoy talking with patients, I consistently score as an introvert on personality tests like Myers-Briggs and 16Personalities.
Q: If you weren’t in medicine, what would you be doing?
Honestly, I’m not sure! Working in healthcare has been my dream since childhood, so it’s hard to imagine doing anything else.