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Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 58
Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD
4.3 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ankeny, IA.
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Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 58
Ankeny, IA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ankeny, IA.

About

Dr. Bendezu graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Central Ia Health Sys/Ia Luthera.Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ankeny, IA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Bendezu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Bendezu has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bendezu received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Bendezu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bendezu is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes Counseling
Limb Pain
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Diabetes Counseling
Limb Pain
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Diabetes Counseling
Limb Pain
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Sprain
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sleep Apnea
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Spermatocele
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Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
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Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • PHCS Par-Multi Plan
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Ankeny Clinics
    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 643-8100
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.3
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Mar 06, 2020
very caring and great at follow up.
gerald kirschbaum — Mar 06, 2020
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Central Ia Health Sys/Ia Luthera
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bendezu's profile.

Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ricardo Bendezu, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA