Whitney R. Bender
Advanced in Gestational Diabetes

Dr. Whitney R. Bender

Neonatology
Jefferson Health
Jefferson OB/GYN – Center City
833 Chestnut Street (Entrance Near 8th Street), 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Gestational Diabetes
Jefferson Health
Jefferson OB/GYN – Center City
833 Chestnut Street (Entrance Near 8th Street), 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Whitney Bender is a Neonatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gestational Diabetes. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, Preeclampsia, and Newborn Low Blood Sugar. Dr. Bender is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Gestational Diabetes.

Graduate Institution
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Specialties
Neonatology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in PA
Board Certifications
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Fellowships
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Hospital Affiliations
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
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Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
HealthKeepers
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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Innovation Health
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Medicaid
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Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Jefferson OB/GYN – Center City
833 Chestnut Street (Entrance Near 8th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-5000
Other Locations
Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Turnersville, NJ 08012
Call: 856-218-5232

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


35 Total Publications

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screening: Assessment of Provider Knowledge and Clinical Practice.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screening: Assessment of Provider Knowledge and Clinical Practice.
Journal: Prenatal diagnosis
Published: July 22, 2025
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