Overview
Dr. Bendewald specializes in advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree from St. John's University in Minnesota and earned his medical degree from the University of South Dakota. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and his fellowship at Indiana University in Indianapolis. While Dr. Bendewald's practice focuses in bariatric surgery, he is also experienced in performing surgeries related to a wide variety of conditions ¬- gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), paraesophageal (hiatal) hernia, diaphragmatic hernia, inguinal and ventral/incisional hernia, achalasia, gallbladder disease and diverticulitis. He also performs enterra and gastroparesis along with surgeries to treat both colon and gastric cancer. In surveys conducted by Madison Magazine, Dr. Bendewalds's peers have consistently named him as one of Madison's Top Doctors for bariatric surgery. Dr. Bendewald is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Wisconsin Surgical Society, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, the Society for Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). In his free time, Dr. Bendewald volunteers at the Dean Foundation Benevolent Specialist Project Free Clinic. He also enjoys spending time at home with his wife and taking their mixed Labrador/Collie dog for walks.
Dr. Bendewald is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
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Locations
700 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bendewald has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank Bendewald
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank Bendewald?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank Bendewald by calling their office at 608-260-3415. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frank Bendewald a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank Bendewald is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Frank Bendewald specialize in?
While Dr. Frank Bendewald is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Frank Bendewald accept my insurance?
Dr. Frank Bendewald accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-260-3415 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bendewald isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Bendewald isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Bendewald isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Bendewald isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
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- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Bendewald isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholecystitisDr. Bendewald isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bendewald isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Bendewald isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Bendewald isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Bendewald isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.