Summary

Dr. Richard Bender is an oncologist with 56 years of experience treating cancer patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of California and completed her residency in internal medicine at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Bender is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Bender practices at The Oncology Institute in Riverside, California. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and Paget disease of the breast. Her expertise includes administering infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy treatments. Patients give Dr. Bender an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 56 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

The Oncology Institute

4646 Brockton Ave Ste 203Riverside, CA 92506
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyOncologyOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
56 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Cantonese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Riverside , CAMontebello , CASan Clemente , CARedlands , CA
Med School: University of California Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University Of Alexandria Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Bender

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareOregon
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Bender has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Bender has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1

Medical School

University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1971
University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles CaGraduated in 1970

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