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Dr. Frank D Bender MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(2)
488 E Valley Pkwy Suite 314 Escondido CA, 92025
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5/5

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Dr. Frank Bender practices Pulmonology in Escondido, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Bender manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1974

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

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Dr. Frank D Bender MD's Practice location

Practice At 488 E Valley Pkwy Suite 314

488 E Valley Pkwy Suite 314 -
Escondido, CA 92025
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1955 CITRACADO PKWY -
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
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