Dr. Frank Bender, MD
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Dr. Frank Bender, MD
Pulmonary Disease
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 is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Palomar Health Medical Group
Arch Health Partners Family Medicine Escondido
Palomar Health Medical Group
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Bender is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Bender specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bender
4.2
| 5 Star | 80% | 80% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 20% | 20% |
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About Me
biography
After receiving his undergraduate degree from MIT, he attended UC San Diego Medical School, graduating in its third class. Following this, he completed a medical internship / residency training program at Boston City Hospital, affiliated with Boston...read morePulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
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University Of California, San Diego
Fellowship HospitalBoston Medical Center
Residency HospitalBoston Medical Center
Internship HospitalMit
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Of California At San Diego
Medical School, 1974
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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