Dr. Melissa Ann Bender M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
325 9th Ave Seattle WA, 98104About
Dr. Melissa Bender is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Bender provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Bender works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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