David P.
Bender
MD

Ben Derd
Gynecologic Oncologist
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English
Clinical Associate Professor
  • Cancer
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
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Locations

Davenport – Dexter Court
3385 Dexter Court
Davenport, IA 52807
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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About David P. Bender

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Training and Education

Degrees

MD, Finch University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, Ill.

BA, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine

Residencies

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh

Fellowships

Gynecological Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Gynecological Oncology, University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, Ky.

Ratings

The number of stars is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. About our ratings.

Patient comments

Dr. Bender listened to all my concerns and was very professional.
May 30, 2023
Very thorough in explanations of test results and treatment plan options. Thank you.
May 30, 2023
Dr. Dave Bender has been wonderful for me the last 5 months. I had a large ovarian cyst removed on *DATE* 2023 and also a full hysterectomy as well. He always listens to my concerns, answers my questions and is attentive to my needs through the last five months. His staff is amazing...I have kudos for all of them, especially Holly Fields, Barbara, Kim Frank and all of the others that helped me the day of my emergency surgery. They were all FANTASTIC! Everyone in the surgery prep (same day emergency surgery) were also INCREDIBLE: this includes Dr. Bender, [...] all of the nurses, the fellow: Bennett Stephens...I'm so grateful for the care I received. I also want to "shout out" to the INCREDIBLE staff on the GYN ONC surgical unit: Bennett Stephens (fellow), Kyle Varon (resident), Uma Manhatta, Kally, 2 Kristens, Tiera and so many others that helped me through my stay at UIHC. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ~*NAME(S)*
May 30, 2023
Being treated with respect, care and honest compassion.
May 23, 2023
Dr Bender is so professional, listens to what you're saying and you can tell he truly cares about his patients. A true asset to the medical profession/field.
May 23, 2023
[...] wonderful staff and doctor.
May 23, 2023
I felt that he was concerned and listened to my questions and concerns.
May 23, 2023
Dr.Bender is top notch
May 18, 2023
Dr. Bender is a wonderful, caring man. I feel confident in his ability to resolve my cancer issue.
May 18, 2023
The friendliness of every one we worked with. Even the people we stopped and asked for help when we were confused. Being 83 we get confused easy. Every one was so helpful. Thank u to all.
May 17, 2023
Dr. Bender is a very knowledgeable physician.
May 8, 2023
I didn't have any pain from the surgery and it ran like a well oiled machine.
May 8, 2023
Absolutely wonderful doctor. Caring, understanding and willing to ask questions and listen to our answers and concerns.
May 4, 2023
I have 100% confidence
May 2, 2023
Dr. Bender was amazing, best experience I have had with a dr.
April 28, 2023
Everybody was helpful to get me to where I needed to be.
April 25, 2023
Dr. David Bender has been to hell and back with me. I believe he not only cares about me as a patient but also as a person. I have had complication after com plication due to the radiation treatments I had for my cancer. Dr. Bender has absolutely done EVERYTHING in his power to help me through it all. He walks on water in my opinion!
April 25, 2023
Dr. Bender is a wonderful doctor. He is very caring and always explains things well. I never feel rushed - he's always willing to answer questions, however long it takes.
April 25, 2023
Dr. Bender explained the treatment options, answered questions - and was honest about what was happening (which I'd asked him to do).
April 24, 2023
I have seen Dr. Bender off & on for the last 17 years and always appreciate his care.
April 21, 2023
Convenient
March 29, 2023
Overall experience was great
March 29, 2023
I have been traveling to Iowa from Western Nebraska for five years because of Dr Bender. I believe he is responsible for saving my life. I wouldn't change doctors for anything.
March 28, 2023
Dr. Bender was everything we've heard about him amazing!
March 28, 2023
Informative
March 28, 2023
Always the best!
March 28, 2023
U of I always cares about the patient!
March 28, 2023
Every one helpful & friendly.
March 27, 2023
Every one was so good with us.
March 2, 2023
Dr Bender was excellent. Have complete confidence in him.
March 2, 2023
Dr. Bender and his staff are always concerned for your health and needs.
February 27, 2023
Comfortable with docyor.
February 27, 2023
The confidence I have in the medical staff. My life is in their hands. I am so thankful for them.
February 23, 2023
Dr. Bender handles difficult conversations so well. I can ask him anything and he honestly answers my questions and concerns I or my spouse may have. He is my rock star!
February 23, 2023
Excellent care team! Very positive experience & appreciated timely follow up.
February 21, 2023
Dr David Bender is a gift to UHIC
February 20, 2023
Everyone is so nice
February 20, 2023
Dr. Bender was incredible. He showed he cared about me and my issue and laid out a treatment plan to get the best result possible.
February 15, 2023
I have all confidence in Dr. Bender
February 13, 2023
The concern shown to me from Dr. Bender
February 13, 2023
Everyone was friendly, helpful, and listened to my concerns.
February 8, 2023
My doctor was outstanding -
February 6, 2023
Dr. Bender always takes his time in explaining my issues. Very caring and has my complete confidence.
February 6, 2023
I feel very comfortable being in dr. care.
February 2, 2023
That the doctors and other staff made me feel comfortable being in their care.
February 2, 2023
They all are very friendly to me. Make me feel very comfortable & at peace!!
January 31, 2023
The kindness of everyone and they know it's not a fun appointment!!!
January 31, 2023
Dr. Bender is always professional, kind, gentle and very informative! He had a student with him and explained to me, then to the student what he was doing next! Such a great doctor! I'm grateful I was referred to him.
January 31, 2023
Friendly and informative
January 17, 2023
Almost everything!
January 4, 2023
VERY WELL UNDERSTOOD!!!
January 4, 2023
Felt Doctor was competent.
December 29, 2022
Dr. Bender is always very helpful and caring. Couldn't ask for more!
December 29, 2022
Dr Bender is an amazing doctor
December 29, 2022
Knowing that they provide the best care possible for me.
December 29, 2022
The atmosphere is upbeat and all are friendly.
December 22, 2022
Dr. very professional/the nurse very caring & professional.
December 22, 2022
The doctors and the nursing staff were amazing and very informative. They have all the information I asked for and we're receptive to my questions. They cared about me and my health.
December 20, 2022
Best care
December 15, 2022
Excellent communication
December 6, 2022
Dr. Bender's knowledge, professionalism and compassion.
December 5, 2022
Dr. Bender saved my life and continues to monitor my health closely!! So thankful for him!!
November 29, 2022
It's a great facility with top-notch doctors, nurses, staff.
November 29, 2022
I was very pleased with the way Dr. Bender explained everything to me. He made me feel so at ease.
November 29, 2022
The explanations of my disease and treatments are thorough and clear. All of the staff is warm and friendly.
November 28, 2022
Everyone was so friendly and kind.
November 15, 2022
Dr. Bender handled my latest cancer reoccurrence with the confidence I needed to make a treatment decision. He mediated discussion between my husband and myself. He is the calm in the storm.
November 15, 2022
The friendliness and care of all.
October 19, 2022
Dr. Bender and EVERYONE affiliated with UI Hospitals and Clinics have consistently been wonderful, knowledgeable, and caring. Thank you very much.
October 19, 2022
The comfort in knowing that once I got there I will be well taken care of...no matter what.
October 19, 2022
Dr. Bender is a fantastic care provider. I trust my cancer is being treated in the best way possible, and that means everything.
October 19, 2022
They listen
October 18, 2022
Dr Bender is wonderful
October 18, 2022
He was very helpful
October 18, 2022
Dr Bender is phenomenal!
October 14, 2022
Dr Bender's compassion for his patients!
October 14, 2022
Everyone was very friendly and helpful!!
October 6, 2022
The best thing is the quality of staff all the way through. Kim taking my labs, Jessica helping me with the drug study and housing , Deb and Dr Bender amazing team . Grateful!
October 4, 2022
Dr Bender is a gift I am grateful he is my oncologist . I have never felt like just another cancer patient or a number. I know I am in great care with him even if the news is hard to swallow. I trust him and that he is taking me through the best path for me on this cancer journey. I am grateful to be in his care and the entire team . Grateful!
October 4, 2022
I have put my life in Dr. Bender's hands for 4 1/2 years. I trust him completely.
October 4, 2022
Friendliness & concern.
October 4, 2022
The professionalism, the patience and compassion, the efficiency of every employee of the University of Iowa Hospital I came in contact with was outstanding. I have no doubt I am in good hands as my surgery date approaches.
September 30, 2022
[...] Dr. Bender calling me personally.
September 30, 2022
Dr. Bender was above & beyond professional - He explained everything & never felt our questions were silly or bothersome.
September 30, 2022
Dr. Bender and Sophia I think that was her name. They were so kind and caring
September 29, 2022
Everyone I encountered was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind.
September 27, 2022
Good care - honesty from caregiver. Thorough information on follow-up medication. [...]
September 27, 2022
Excellent caregiver. Have a lot of faith attending my exams. Like the fact he corresponds with my oncologist here in the Quad Cities.
September 27, 2022
Dr. Bender has been my cancer doctor for 6 years. I have always been happy with him. I trust him.
September 21, 2022
I was very nervous and they helped me relax and get through the visit.
September 20, 2022
Medical professionals were all wonderful to work with. Dr Bender has an amazing team.
September 20, 2022
Dr Bender is wonderful, He saved my life!!! I can't express how much I admire his professionalism and compassionate care.
September 13, 2022
Everything went very well
September 8, 2022
Very polite. Was concerned about me making it over to x-ray
September 6, 2022
I totally trust Dr Bender
August 30, 2022
Dr Bender always leaves me feeling like a million dollars. He always encourages me & gives me hope. He is rare! If they all could be like him, we would be much better off.
August 30, 2022
Great
August 30, 2022
I have total trust in Dr Bender and his team.
August 23, 2022
Dr Bender is an exceptional physician! I give him the highest possible ratings in all categories.
August 23, 2022
Dr. Bender is great.
August 23, 2022
Very thorough with information and what to expect before, during and after surgery! Gave me time to ask any questions, too.
August 18, 2022
Dr. Bender was wonderful.
August 17, 2022
Given choices this visit with possible recurrence beginning. Doctor Bender thoroughly explained them to me. Felt confident leaving the office.
August 2, 2022
Dr. Bender is always respectful, kind & compassionate.
July 29, 2022
Dr. Bender was wonderful. He was patient and caring and explained everything in detail.
July 19, 2022
Definitely the provider Dr. Bender. I went in with high anxiety and left so relieved that a very wise, caring provider was going to take care of me!
July 19, 2022
Dr. Bender is an exemplary provider. He describes my illness and options with kindness and clarity.
July 19, 2022
Staff and Doctor always efficient and friendly. [...]
July 7, 2022
Easy going, interested in me provider, both the intern and doctor were thorough and explained everything so we understood the situation.
June 30, 2022
Doctor explained everything to us using visual aids which really helped with understanding.
June 29, 2022
My Dr is always so nice
June 7, 2022
Great care
June 3, 2022
I was in awe of the wonderful care I received from Dr. David Bender. He is indeed awesome!!! Undoubtedly the best doctor, I believe, I have ever had.
May 31, 2022
Dr. Bender has my back, he is up front & homesty
May 31, 2022
I feel confident that he is taking care of me.
May 31, 2022
*Dr. Bender was very informative, listened had a plan. He was in contact w/my home dr.
May 25, 2022
Caring treatment of nurses and doctor.
May 24, 2022
Dr. Bender's demeanor was excellent.
May 23, 2022
Dr. Bender very caring, made me feel comfortable and feel I was in good hands.
May 23, 2022
The doctor was very kind.
May 19, 2022
Dr. Bender shows care and concern at each visit. He speaks with my husband via speakerphone and includes him in the visit. I trust Dr. Bender with my life/cancer care.
May 16, 2022
Over the last 15 years Dr. Bender has been to [...] & back with me. I could not ask for a better doctor than him. In my opinion that man walks on water!
May 2, 2022
Friendliness, clean, comfortable.
April 28, 2022
*Dr. Bender is amazing!! I cannot say enough good things about him. He took his time with us, explained things in detail, write & drew pictures for me (I knew he must be a teacher!). One of the nicest and most competent individuals I've ever met.
April 26, 2022
From the start Dr.Bender has explained ever step of the way what was happening
April 26, 2022
I consider *Dr. Bender to be the very best possible doctor I can have.
April 25, 2022
Outstanding care with great results. Considering the seriousness of my condition.
April 21, 2022
*Dr. Bender was nice & has exceptional bedside manner.
April 19, 2022
Explanation of medical condition & plan of care by *Dr. Bender.
April 19, 2022
Dr.Bender is world class. He is the person you want when things are bad (cancer). He possesses the perfect balance of compassion, skills and knowledge. He tried has concern for his patients.
April 19, 2022
Talked very simple with words and explication I could understand
April 19, 2022
I was able to get most test done that day instead of having to come back for each test
April 19, 2022
Dr Bender very nice and informative and showed concern that everything was going to be fine
April 12, 2022
Provider and nurses are very helpful.
April 12, 2022
Professional concern for my health.
April 7, 2022
I have no complaints - Always a good feeling.
April 6, 2022
Dr. Bender always takes his time answering any concerns I may have. He truly seems to care about my situation.
April 5, 2022
*Dr. Binder & his staff were so helpful, explanatory, compassionate, & was very helpful to make sure I was comfortable & knowledgeable of my situation & upcoming surgery! His team was AMAZING!!
March 30, 2022
*Dr. Bender was so sympathetic; recommended a conservative approach.
March 23, 2022
He is one of the best doctors I have ever had.
March 22, 2022
I've been seeing Dr. Bender for almost 10 years now and really value the understanding that has grown over the years and is only possible through such continuity of care.
March 17, 2022
Dr. Bender is professional, knowledgeable, kind and I have complete trust in him.
March 17, 2022
He explained everything in complete, easy to understand detail.
March 16, 2022
Received good news
March 7, 2022
Each and everyone was very kind and caring. I was nervous about it all, and still am, but everyone made me feel a little less nervous. Just have to wait to surgery for results.
February 27, 2022
Nice people, on time, explained things very well.
February 21, 2022
I was put at ease by the people I saw.
February 14, 2022
How thorough Dr. Bender was.
February 7, 2022
My husband and I were extremely impressed with Dr. Bender. He took time to draw diagrams, answer questions and was very thorough! I am definitely staying with this Dr.
February 7, 2022
Doctor was a little hurried that day with being short staffed. Was having no issues so was not going to hold him up from other patients.
February 5, 2022
I have put my life into Dr Bender's care with the utmost confidence.
February 2, 2022
Dr. Bender as a very good doctor and I would recommend him highly
January 31, 2022
I had a good experience with Dr. Bender and with a staff at the University of Iowa hospitals
January 31, 2022
The continuity of having the same physician throughout my treatment.
January 15, 2022
Dr. Bender is my rock. I've had a difficult time w/my cervical cancer. Dr. Bender has followed me through all the ups & downs.
January 15, 2022
Don't have to wait long
January 13, 2022
I cannot express enough how wonderful Dr Bender is. Extremely professional, expert in the knowledge of gyn cancer/surgery. I'm at ease with his judgment on my care.
January 12, 2022
They were patient and nice it was my first time there.
January 12, 2022
Excellent! Sits and talks as long as needed to understand!
January 8, 2022
Very kind, considerate, people.
January 5, 2022
Knowing I had Dr. Bender who is an excellent doctor (per my personal doctor) helped me trust immensely.
December 31, 2021
I have confidence in his ability.
December 29, 2021
I was pleased with my doctors manner.
December 29, 2021
Dr. Bender. Such a caring doctor. Gave me hope!
December 27, 2021
The care that everyone I was involved with was very caring and informative!
December 13, 2021
I was informed by the staff that Dr. Bender is one of the best doctors that I could have addressing my problems. After meeting with him, I was very impressed. He gave me information about my problem and his concern about the problem. I feel very comfortable being in his care!!!
December 13, 2021
Dr. Bender is very personable and we are very happy with his care.
December 1, 2021
Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. They addressed my concerns in these ways.
December 1, 2021
*Dr. Bender was recommended by a friend - I'm very glad. I changed all my care to U of I after seeing *Dr. Bender.
November 29, 2021
Dr. Bender's patient-focus: patiently explaining all test results and resulting dianosis/status in clear terms, carefully explaining treatment options, encouraging and candidly answering any questions, and exhibiting genuine/compassionate concern for the patient. All of this serves to instill my (patient) trust & confidence...and gratitude.
November 19, 2021
Friendliness and comforting manner.
November 18, 2021
Acted fast on my cancer, got surgery asap!
November 17, 2021
*Dr. Bender is very competent and caring.
November 17, 2021
Dr Bender not only made sure I understand but drew my pictures to explain. He's very wonderful
November 17, 2021
Made me feel more at ease and calmer
November 15, 2021
Such an intelligent and kind man with a great bedside manner.
November 15, 2021
The friendliness and concern for my safety and comfort.
November 15, 2021
Nurse practitioner was very nice. Didnt feel rushed and explained everything very well!
November 8, 2021
Feels safe and caring.
November 8, 2021
Knowing I will receive superior care.
November 2, 2021
Dr Bender answers all my questions and concerns. He is very personable and professional. I am so fortunate he is my doctor.
November 2, 2021
Very timely. On the road quickly after exam.
October 29, 2021
Always good
October 22, 2021
Dr. Bender is the best!!! And the nursing staff!!!
October 22, 2021
I feel immense trust and confidence in David Bender's skill, dedication, and commitment.
October 20, 2021
The ability to build a long-term relationship with Dr. Bender has made a huge difference for me. A place like UIHC tends to be very impersonal and it can be hard to establish and maintain a true continuity of care. It's my misfortune that my cancer has recurred several times now, but it is a great benefit to me to be able to work with and rely on someone who knows me and my case so well.
October 20, 2021
Doctor and Nurse both excellent!
October 19, 2021
The warmth and caring feeling a patient feels.
October 19, 2021
Well organized, efficient, clean
October 19, 2021
Friendliness and professionalism
October 5, 2021
Well informed on what was going on during exam
August 3, 2021
Good experience every time.
August 2, 2021
The doctor I saw
July 13, 2021
Access to *Dr. Bender is pretty limited, which I understand. The advanced care PA's are exceptional too.
July 12, 2021
Friendly
July 9, 2021
I did have a concern about a new diagnosis and Doctor explained it very thoroughly so I could understand and be at ease. He also patiently described my new every 6 month visit plan that I graduated to and what to look for, how to let them know if I have any concerns in between exams.
July 8, 2021
Knowledge and expertise
July 8, 2021
Dr Bender is beyond anything one can expect. His attention and caring had made my life so very good
July 6, 2021
Experts caring for me.
July 6, 2021
Getting a good report. I was given by God & *Dr. Gender a new eyes that I LUCKED OUT thanks to God & Dr. Bender-
July 2, 2021