Dr. Ricardo Eleazar Bendezu, MD

Dr. Ricardo Bendezu is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over three decades to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency training at Central Iowa Health System, building a strong foundation in primary care medicine. With 33 years of experience in practice, Dr. Bendezu has developed expertise in managing a wide range of health conditions for individuals and families. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse communities throughout central Iowa.

Dr. Bendezu practices at MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine Clinic and maintains hospital affiliations with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure and managing pediatric hypertension in younger patients. He regularly performs routine blood work and complete blood counts to monitor patient health and …diagnose conditions. Dr. Bendezu also incorporates physical therapy recommendations into comprehensive treatment plans when appropriate. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.