Melissa A. Bender M.D.

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Melissa A. Bender M.D.

Medical Specialties

  • Palliative care
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English

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About Melissa A. Bender

Melissa A. Bender, M.D. is an attending physician on the Palliative Care Service at University of Washington Medical Center and an acting assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She is also the director of the palliative care track of the Chronic Care Clerkship for 4th year medical students at UWSOM.

Dr. Bender earned a bachelor's degree from Hanover College and her M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine. She is board certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine.

Dr. Bender's clinical interests include pain and symptom management.

Dr. Bender especially likes to find out what is important to patients and their families and help determine how to incorporate this into their medical care.

Personal Interests

Dr. Bender enjoys spending time with family and going on day hikes.

Education and Training

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center - Pulmonary disease and Critical Care
    Teaching Appointment, 2012
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center
    Fellowship, 2011, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • University of Cincinnati/The Christ Hospital
    Residency, 2010, Family Medicine
  • Indiana Univ. School of Medicine
    Medical education, 2007

Board Certifications

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2012, American Board of Family Medicine
  • Family Medicine, 2010, American Board of Family Medicine