Summary

Dr. Walter Bender is a board-certified family medicine and pediatrics physician who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Conroe Medical Education Foundation. With 42 years of experience in practice, Dr. Bender brings extensive knowledge to his dual specialty focus, allowing him to provide comprehensive care from infancy through adulthood. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Bender practices at UPMC Jameson North Campus in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley in Farrell, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating childhood obesity, allergies, and insect bite reactions. His clinical expertise includes providing essential immunizations for children and adolescents, including DTaP vaccines and routine childhood vaccination schedules. Patients have given Dr. Bender an average rating of 4.0 for his compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.
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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 42 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Conroe Medical Education Foundation
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Walter Dooley Bender has 2 locations

Upmc Jameson North Campus

1211 Wilmington AveNew Castle, PA 16105

Upmc Horizon Shenango Valley

2200 Memorial DrFarrell, PA 16121

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Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Dooley Bender has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Dooley Bender has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Other
  • Pediatrics
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Walter Dooley Bender holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Conroe Medical Education Foundation.

Medical School

Graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Bender's NPI number is 1871536847.

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Dr. Walter Bender speaks Spanish and English.
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Dr. Walter Bender's office is located at 1211 Wilmington Ave, New Castle, PA, 16105.
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