Dr. Michael Bender strongly believes in patient-centered decision-making - where patients feel engaged and comfortable in making informed decisions. Whether your case is straightforward or complex, he will help you create the best individual treatment plan to live pain-free. Named Butler University's orthopedic team physician in 2021, Dr. Bender specializes in disorders of the shoulder and elbow, with a focus on the following: ● Shoulder Replacements (Total and Reverse) ● Advanced Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery (Rotator Cuff, Labrum, etc.) ● Shoulder and Elbow Fractures ● Throwing Injuries ● Open and Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery In addition to his work with Butler University, Dr. Bender is the team physician for Park Tudor High School and the team consultant for Indiana State University Athletics. An Indiana native, he and his wife enjoy living and practicing medicine in their home state. They are the proud parents of twin boys and a daughter.
Dr. Michael Bender, MD
- Sports Medicine, Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine
- Accepting new patients
- Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics 10767 ILLINOIS ST, Carmel, IN 46032
- (317) 817-1200
Brief Intro
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Indiana University School of Medicine (Degree)
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- 10767 ILLINOIS ST, Carmel, IN 46032
Specialties Treated
- Sports Medicine
- Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
- Internal Medicine
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Affinity Health Plan
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Humana
- SIHO Insurance Services
- Healthlink
- Physicians Mutual
- Medicare
- HealthPartners
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
- Golden Rule
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Health Alliance
- Consolidated Health Plans
- Assurant Health
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Mutual of Omaha
- CareSource
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid
- Liberty Mutual
- UnitedHealthOne
- Benefit Management Inc
- Meritain Health
- STLDentalPlan| LLC
- Integra
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- MDwise
- AARP
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