Overview
Melissa Bender is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77025
2745 Bee Caves Rd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78746
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Bender
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Bender?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Bender by calling their office at 713-795-5343. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Bender a top-rated expert for Nasal Septal Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Bender is classified as an Experienced expert for Nasal Septal Hematoma, 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. Melissa Bender specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Bender is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melissa Bender participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Bender has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nasal Septal Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Bender's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Bender accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Bender accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-795-5343 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.
- PerichondritisDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Perichondritis.