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Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
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Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD is a General Surgeon in Akron, OH.

About

Dr. Bender graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Mercy Hospital.Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD is a General Surgeon in Akron, OH and has 33 years experience. Dr. Bender currently practices at Summa Health Medical Group and are affiliated with Akron City Hospital. At present, Dr. Bender received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Bender's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bender also speaks Italian. Dr. Bender is board certified in General Surgery.

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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulosis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Summa Health Medical Group
    75 Arch St Ste 406, Akron, OH 44304
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4.3
Based on 22 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Aug 13, 2024
I went in for laparoscopic surgery to have my gallbladder removed I told her my appendix was bothering me and she stated she would look as she did it was found it has a growth and she removed it as well saying if she didn't id of been returning , thank you Dr.Bender you're amazing!!!
— Aug 13, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Italian
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bender's profile.

Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD is affiliated with Akron City Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron City Hospital

    525 E Market St, Akron, OH