Dr. Michael Bender M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Michael Bender M.D.

Orthopedist

201 PENNSYLVANIA PKWY 100 INDIANAPOLIS IN, 46280

About

Dr. Bender specializes in disorders of the shoulder and elbow. He is fellowship-trained in the advanced reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow and has a special focus on both total shoulder and reverse total shoulder replacements, ranging from straight forward cases to the most complex and revision scenarios. He is a member of the prestigious American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon's society.

In 2018, Dr. Bender joined Methodist Sports Medicine where he treats all forms of shoulder and elbow problems, whether that be young athletes with throwing injuries, fractures, instability, or degenerative conditions of the tendons or joint. He performs both minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and elbow, as well as “open” surgeries for trauma or joint replacements. 

You can expect Dr. Bender’s treatment to include a balance between utilizing the benefits of the newest technology and proven, gold-standard treatment principles to achieve the most reliable results. He strongly believes in patient-centered decision-making—where patients feel engaged and comfortable in making informed decisions. He strives to help patients create the best individual treatment plan to help get them back on the field, or experience life pain-free for the first time in months.

Dr. Bender received his undergraduate degree in pre-medicine Biology from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2008 as the school’s valedictorian. He went on receive his doctorate of medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2012, where—as a junior—he became part of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, among the top 4% in his class. 

In 2017, Dr. Bender completed his orthopedic surgery residency through Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/Michigan State University. In 2018, he completed a prestigious shoulder and elbow reconstruction fellowship in Houston under the instruction of Dr. T. Bradley Edwards with Texas Education & Research Foundation for Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. 

Outside the office, Dr. Bender also works as the team physician for Park Tudor High School and team consultant to Indiana State University Athletics. To train for this role, he formerly assisted the team physician of the Houston Astros in treating their athletes with various types of throwing injuries, surgeries, and rehab.

An Indiana native, Dr. Bender and his wife enjoy living and practicing medicine in their home state. They are the proud parents of twin boys and a daughter. In his free time, Dr. Bender enjoys golf, basketball, fishing, time with his kids, and involvement in his church.

 

Education and Training

Indiana Wesleyan University B.S. Pre-medicine Biology 2008

Indiana University S.O.M M.D. 2012

Grand Rapids/ MSU Orthopedic Surgery Residency 2017

TERFSES, Houston, TX Shoulder/Elbow Fellowship 2018

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Anatomic Total Shoulder ReplacementReverse Total Shoulder ReplacementRevision Shoulder ReplacementRotator Cuff RepairsShoulder Instability / Labrum / Bankart RepairsShoulder ArthroscopyShoulder Fracture FixationAcromioclavicular SeparationDistal Biceps RepairsTricep Tendon RepairsUlnar Collateral Ligament Injury / Tommy John SurgeryElbow DislocationsElbow FracturesElbow ArthroscopyCubital Tunnel SyndromeClavicle Fracture Fixation

Awards

  • Lilly Community Scholarship 2004 Lilly Community Foundation 
  • Charles E. Wagner Scholarship 2008 IUSM 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2011 AOA / IUSM 

Professional Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha  
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons  

Dr. Michael Bender M.D.'s Practice location

Methodist Sports Medicine - Indianapolis/Carmel

201 PENNSYLVANIA PKWY 100 -
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46280
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New patients: 317-817-1200
http://www.methodistsports.com

Methodist Sports Medicine - Greenwood Office

1401 W. County Line Road -
Greenwood, IN 46142
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