Bryna Benninghoff, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner bringing more than 15 years of nursing experience to her role in rheumatology. With a background spanning bedside nursing, care coordination, and advanced practice training, she brings a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to every aspect of care.

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In her role, Bryna works closely with patients to diagnose and manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and osteoarthritis. She is passionate about the investigative nature of rheumatology, working through challenging differential diagnoses to identify the underlying cause of disease, with the goal of earlier treatment and improved quality of life for her patients.

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Bryna earned her nursing degree from Ohio University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Toledo. She maintains board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

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Known for her strong clinical judgement and collaborative approach, Bryna values building lasting relationships with patients and working closely with the Sandusky Rheumatology team to deliver coordinated, individualized care.

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Outside of clinical practice, Bryna is committed to lifelong learning and community-focused care, reflecting a belief in compassionate, patient-first service both in and out of the office.