Dr. Elizabeth A. Bender, MD | Akron, OH | General Surgeon

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Dr. Elizabeth Bender is a surgeon with 35 years of experience specializing in general surgery. She earned her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine and completed her residency in general surgery at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Bender is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Bender practices at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and sees patients at Summa Health Medical Group in Akron, Ohio. She treats various conditions including breast cancer and open wounds of the hand. Her surgical expertise includes breast cancer screening procedures and advanced breast imaging techniques. Patients rate Dr. Bender 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.2

19 Ratings
35 years of experience
8 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh
8 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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She actually operated on the wrong part of my back and try to blame everyone and everything else for her mistake. I think she’s a terrible surgeon and would never trust her.

January 1st, 2023

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I have only seen Dr. Bender once. She was very nice and polite (as was here entire staff). She was thorough and explained things so even I could understand.

December 28th, 2018

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My wife has been dealing with nerve pain from her surgery for approximately 3 months. She has reached out to several individuals that were involved in her surgery to get answers so we can resolve her pain. Dr. Bender has provided no help and is blaming others for my wife’s pain. This evening, I walked in my house and someone was yelling at my wife on the phone “I can’t help you”, “you signed the consent form, not me”, and “don’t call my office again”. Come to find out that it was Dr. Bender. I was amazed of how unprofessional she was and just the lack of care for one of her patients.

September 10th, 2018

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I haven't had any problems with Dr. Bender. She has been my surgeon so long, I can't remember when I started going to her. If I call her with a problem, she has me come in that day. She will get me in.

July 8th, 2014

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This doctor made me very comfortable and she did great work.

May 28th, 2014

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Dr. Bender is amazing! If I could give her 10 stars I would. She is very caring and gives the ultimate best care of any Doctor I have ever had. Her surgical skills are outstanding.

February 6th, 2012

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Dr. Bender, has no bedside mannors and check out how many lawsuites has been filed in summit county agingst her.

November 13th, 2011

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Caring, concern about you. Easy to talk to.

January 20th, 2011

Summa Health Medical Group

75 Arch St Ste 406Akron, OH 44304

Tel: (330) 762-6251

Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Elizabeth Ann Bender, MD	Dr. Leo Moysaenko, MD	Dr. Josiah David Wagler, DO	Dr. Mackenzie Leigh Shindorf, MD
Surgery	Emergency Medicine	Transplant Surgery	Surgical Oncology
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35 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Akron , OH	Cleveland , OH	Massillon , OH	Akron , OH
Med School: Wright State University School of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
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Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh

Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, General Surgery

Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh

MERCY HOSPITAL

Medical School

Wright State University School of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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What languages does Dr. Elizabeth Bender speak?: Dr. Elizabeth Bender speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Elizabeth Bender affiliated with?: Dr. Elizabeth Bender is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
Where is Dr. Elizabeth Bender's office located?: Dr. Elizabeth Bender's office is located at 75 Arch St Ste 406, Akron, OH, 44304.

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