Maria Bendana, MD

Dr. Maria Bendana is a bilingual family medicine physician at Midtown OBGYN, offering primary care services including annual exams, sick visits, and hospital follow-ups. Originally from León, Nicaragua, she was raised in Washington before earning her medical degree in Costa Rica. Dr. Bendana completed her residency in Columbus, GA, and brings years of experience in both urgent and primary care. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is committed to providing compassionate, accessible care for patients of all backgrounds. She is currently accepting new patients for primary care.

Turena Tante, NP, joined Midtown OBGYN in 2025 after serving the Columbus community in healthcare since 1997. Originally from Metairie, LA, she has worked as a Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner in multiple settings, including Mercy Med, Piedmont, and CSU, and even owned her own practice. At Midtown OBGYN, Turena focuses on comprehensive in-clinic care with special interests in post-menopausal health, obstetrics, and primary care. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and DIY home projects. She and her husband, Tommy, are proud parents of six children and love celebrating her Louisiana roots, especially Mardi Gras.

Dr. Dempsey joined Midtown OBGYN full time in 2020 upon retirement from the Military where he served many roles at Martin Army Community Hospital such as Chief of OBGYN, Chief of Surgery and Chief Medical Officer. However, prior to joining the practice full time he participated in weekend call coverage rotation for over a decade. Dr. Dempsey enjoys a busy full-time practice with deliveries, surgeries, and a busy office schedule. The staff always looks forward to his fun sock choices! When not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife Hunter and their three children Tristan, Lindsey and Will. His hobbies include working out, college football (ROLL TIDE), travel and golf.