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Dr. Michael Bender, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
5.0 (20)
Map Pin Small Carmel, IN
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Bender, MD

Dr. Michael Bender, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Carmel, IN. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Indiana University Health North Hospital.

Dr. Bender works at Fortv© Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Carmel, IN with other offices in Noblesville, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Bender's Office Locations

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    Fortv© Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
    10767 Illinois St, Carmel, IN 46032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 817-1200
  2. 2
    Fortv© Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
    16289 Boden Rd Ste 2, Noblesville, IN 46060 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 817-1200

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Franciscan Health Carmel
  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis
  • Indiana University Health North Hospital

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)

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    About Dr. Michael Bender, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1922361559
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Texas Education & Research Foundation for Shoulder & Elbow Surgery - Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/ MSU - Orthopedic Surgery Residency
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Bender has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bender on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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