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Dr. Franklin Bendewald, MD

Laparoscopic Surgery*
4.3 (12)
Map Pin Small Madison, WI
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Franklin Bendewald, MD

Dr. Franklin Bendewald, MD is a Laparoscopic Surgery Specialist in Madison, WI. They specialize in Laparoscopic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Mary's Hospital Madison and Ssm Health Saint Clare Hospital Baraboo. Patients rated Dr. Bendewald an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Bendewald works at Practice in Madison, WI with other offices in Sun Prairie, WI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bendewald's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
    700 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 260-2900
  2. 2
    Ssm Health Dean Medical Group - Sun Prairie
    10 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 825-3641
  3. 3
    Ssm Health Dean Medical Group - S. Stoughton Road Madison
    1821 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 260-6000

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  • Ssm Health Saint Mary's Hospital Madison
  • Ssm Health Saint Clare Hospital Baraboo

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Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Stomach Surgery
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    About Dr. Franklin Bendewald, MD

    Specialties*
    • Laparoscopic Surgery

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    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1275505646
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana University Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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