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Dr. Frank Bender, MD
Pulmonary Disease* Age 77
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Dr. Frank Bender, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 77
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
52 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 52 years experience. Dr. Bender currently practices at Palomar Health Medical Group and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. 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

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2125 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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Experience and Background Check

Acidosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acidosis
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
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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*
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Education
Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    1974
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Boston Medical Center
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Boston Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, San Diego
Fellowship Hospital
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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 and Palomar Medical Center Escondido.

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

Dr. Bender has over 52 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

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