Overview
Michael Bender is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3939 S Othello St Ste 101, Seattle, WA 98118
825 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bender 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.
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. Michael Bender
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Bender?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Bender by calling their office at 206-987-7263. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Bender a top-rated expert for Beta Thalassemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Bender is classified as an Experienced expert for Beta Thalassemia, 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. Michael Bender specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Bender is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, and Sickle Cell Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Michael Bender participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Bender has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Beta Thalassemia. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Bender's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Bender accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Bender accepts most major insurance plans, including PacificSource and Premera. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-987-7263 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
- AnemiaDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Beta ThalassemiaDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Beta Thalassemia.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Bender isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.