

Dr. Edward Bender, MD
Dr. Edward Bender, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Corvallis, OR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Samaritan Cardiovascular Surgery
3640 NW Samaritan Dr Ste 120 Corvallis, OR 97330Make an Appointment
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With almost 30 years of experience in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, Dr Bender came to Samaritan through our partnership with Stanford Health Care. He also serves as a clinical associate professor in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department...read morebiography
With almost 30 years of experience in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, Dr. Bender came to Samaritan through our partnership with Stanford Health Care. He also serves as a clinical associate professor in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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University Of Chicago Hospitals And Clinics, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fellowship Hospital, 1988University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Residency Hospital, 1985University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Internship Hospital, 1981Wayne State University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1979
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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