- Dr. Frank D Bender, MD
Dr. Frank D Bender, MD
Overview
Dr. Frank D Bender, MD works in Escondido, California is a specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and graduated Boston City Hospital in 1977. Dr. Bender is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 49 years
Specialties
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonology
Conditions
• Acidosis• Acute Rhinitis
• Chest Cold
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
• Coats' Disease
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
• Coloboma of Iris
• Coloboma of Optic Papilla
• Cone Dystrophy, X-Linked, With Tapetal-Like Sheen
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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• Demyelinating Diseases
• Device Implantation and Extraction
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Dystonia, Focal, Task-Specific (FTSD)
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 1
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 5
• Familial Polyposis
• Gliomatosis Cerebri
• Gua Sha
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Memory Disorders
• Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
• Skin Infections
• Spinal Spacer Procedure
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Procedures
• Bronchoscopy• Thoracentesis
• Ventilation Management
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 49
State License
- California
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Boston, MA, USA
Year completed: 1977
Medical School
La Jolla, CA, United States
Graduated: 1974
Awards
Dr. Bender Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Escondido Pulmonary Medical Grp, 488 East Valley Parkway Suite 314, Escondido, California (CA), 92025
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Basic HMO
- Blue & Gold HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- CoreSource
- Employer Group HMO
- GEHA
- Gold Value
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Individual and Family PPO
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Molina
- Molina Healthcare
- National Elevator
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- PacifiCare HMO
- Sharp Health Plan
- SmartCare HMO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Vitalidad Plus California Con Aetna
- WholeCare Network HMO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Palomar Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center is a District Authority owned hospital located in Escondido, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 14 procedures.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
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