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Dr. Michael Bender, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 38
Dr. Michael Bender, MD
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Dr. Michael Bender, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Carmel, IN.
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Dr. Michael Bender, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 38
Carmel, IN
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Michael Bender, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Carmel, IN.

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Dr. Michael Bender, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Carmel, IN and has 12 years experience. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/ MSU - Orthopedic Surgery Residency.They currently practice at Fortv© Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and are affiliated with Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Indiana University Health North Hospital. Dr. Bender has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bender received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bender is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Arthrocentesis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Ataxia
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Bicep Injuries
Biceps Tendinitis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Shoulder Blade
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Dislocated Elbow
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Hyperextension
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Patellar Fracture
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacromial Bursitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Throwing Injuries
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Tricep Injuries
Ulnar Neuritis
Ulnar Neuropathy
Arm Surgery
Arthritic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Upper-Extremity Surgery
Bicep Repairs
Carpal Tunnel Release
Collar Bone Surgery
Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery
Distal Clavicle Excision Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Joint Drainage
Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
Neuroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Tommy John Surgery
Total Shoulder Replacement
Tricep Repair
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSync Options-IN POS
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Southern Indiana Health Organization (SIHO)
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Fortv© Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
    10767 Illinois St, Carmel, IN 46032
  2. 2 Fortv© Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
    1401 W County Line Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Fortv© Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
    16289 Boden Rd Ste 2, Noblesville, IN 46060

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Nov 18, 2022
Dr. Bender repaired a supraspinatus tendon tear and partial biceps tear in 2021. 100% recovery and pain free a year later, and after a year of diligent PT.
Charlie — Nov 18, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/ MSU - Orthopedic Surgery Residency
    2017
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Texas Education & Research Foundation for Shoulder & Elbow Surgery - Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship
    2018
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Bender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bender's profile.

Dr. Bender frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Bender, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Indiana University Health North Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Bender, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Carmel

    12188B N Meridian St, Carmel, IN

  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN

  • Indiana University Health North Hospital

    11700 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN