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Dr. Frank Bender, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 76
Dr. Frank Bender, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Frank Bender, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 76
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank Bender, MD is a Pulmonologist in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Bender graduated from University of California at San Diego in 1974 and completed a residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Frank Bender, MD is a Pulmonologist in Escondido, CA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Bender currently practices at Palomar Health Medical Group and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. At present, Dr. Bender received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Bender's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bender also speaks German. Dr. Bender is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 140, Escondido, CA 92029
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  2. 2 Office
    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 111, Escondido, CA 92025
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  3. 3 Cardiology
    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, Escondido, CA 92029
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Experience and Background Check

Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Respiratory Failure
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Respiratory Failure
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Respiratory Failure
Nausea
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Pneumonia
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Emphysema
Empyema
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rhabdomyolysis
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Swine Flu
Thrombosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tuberculosis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Frank Bender, MD is a pulmonologist in Escondido, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Diego in 1974. He specializes in Pulmonary Disease and Internal Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Boston Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, San Diego
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Bender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bender's profile.

Dr. Frank Bender, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido.

Yes, Dr. Frank Bender, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Dr. Bender has over 51 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

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