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Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD
General Surgery* Age 61
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Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD is a General Surgeon in Akron, OH.
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Dr. Elizabeth Bender, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
35 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 35 years experience. Dr. Bender currently practices at Summa Health Medical Group and is affiliated with Summa Health System-Akron Campus. Dr. Bender's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bender also speaks Italian. Dr. Bender is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Removal
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Abdominal Pain
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
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
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
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
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
Gastrotomy
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
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
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
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

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Languages Spoken
Italian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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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 Summa Health System-Akron Campus.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Summa Health System-Akron Campus

    141 N Forge St, Akron, OH

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