Maria Bendana

Dr. Bendana joined Midtown OBGYN in 2025 after years spent practicing in Georgia, even completing her Residency in Columbus. She was born in Leon, Nicaragua, but she was raised in Shoreline, Washington. Washington is where she finished her undergraduate studies, and then she moved to Costa Rica for her medical degree. After her studies in Costa Rica, she came to Columbus to complete her Residency in Family Medicine. Dr. Bendana has worked in urgent care and primary care in Columbus, and she is bilingual – speaking both English and Spanish! She will be seeing Primary Care patients at our office for annual exams, sick visits and hospital follow up. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband, Edgardo, and visiting family abroad. Her hobbies include listening to music, dancing, painting, and doing outdoor sports.

Clinical Interests:
-Practice preventive medicine

Schedule:
Monday – Midtown Location
Tuesday – North Location AM
Wednesday – North Location AM
Thursday – OFF
Friday – OFF

Education:
1995 BS Biochemistry – University of Washington
2001 MD – Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas in San Jose, Costa Rica
2000-2004 Residency in Family Medicine – The Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians