arrow
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Accepting new patients
  • 35 years of experience
  • Orthopedic Center Of Illinois 1301 S Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, IL 62711
  • (217) 547-9100

Brief Intro

Dr. Bender received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, followed by an internship and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went on to complete a Fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/ Pain Medicine Intervention at the University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals in Philadelphia. Dr. Bender has been practicing medicine for almost 20 years. Prior to joining The NeuroMedical Center in 2010, he practiced in Indiana, Illinois, North Dakota and Pennsylvania. Dr. Bender is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine through the American Board of Medical Specialties.

View More

Education Background

RESIDENCY

St Francis Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Wisconsin - 1990

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Orthopedic Center Of Illinois
  • 1301 S Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, IL 62711
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Pain Medicine

Procedures Performed

  • Acupuncture
  • Acupuncture
  • Physical Therapy
  • Neurological Testing
View More

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicaid
  • Healthlink
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AARP
  • HealthSmart
  • Wellcare
  • Medicare
  • Health Alliance
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Assurant Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
View More
  • Cancer 35
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
  • Orthopedics 65
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 69
  • Psychiatry 64
  • Geriatrics 69
  • Rehabilitation 37
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 15
  • Ophthalmology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 6
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30