Dr. Frank D Bender MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
488 E Valley Pkwy Suite 314 Escondido CA, 92025About
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
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