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Dr. Robert Bender, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 71
Dr. Robert Bender, MD
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Dr. Robert Bender, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Robert Bender, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 71
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Robert Bender, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Bender graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at St Johns Mercy Medical Center.Dr. Robert Bender, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Bender currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boone County Hospital and Broadlawns Medical Center. At present, Dr. Bender received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Bender's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bender is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Broadlawns Medical Center
    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Jun 26, 2021
I've known Dr Bender for well over 20 years. Worked with him as a nurse way back when he e was Laurel center , at Mercy. I can tell you that he took care of every patient with personalized care and compassion, as if they were his own Mother or Father. Extremely knowledgeable, always looking outside the box if needed. As a nurse of 40 years, he is one of the very best doctors, I was blessed to work with. He is a true mentor to new Doctors and to Nurses! I will always refer patients to him. He has done so many amazing things for patients. Thank you Dr Bender. Sincerely, Kim Hiebert
Kimberly Hiebert — Jun 26, 2021
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine
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Residency Hospital
  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Bender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bender's profile.

Dr. Robert Bender, MD is affiliated with Boone County Hospital and Broadlawns Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert Bender, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA