Dr. John Bender, MD, CO | Family Physician

About Dr. John Bender

John L. Bender, M.D., FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician, a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the senior partner and Chief Executive Officer at Miramont Wellness Centers based in Fort Collins, Colorado. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Creighton University. In 2009 and 2013, Miramont received NCQA Level III recognition for its Patient Centered Medical Home model and in 2010 won the national HiMSS Nicholas E. Davies Award of Excellence for outstanding achievement in the implementation and value of health information technology. In 2011, The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians Foundation named Miramont the Patient Centered Medical Home of the Year. The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians named Dr. Bender Family Physician of the Year in 2014. Dr. Bender serves on the Board of the American Academy of Family Physicians, is past President of the Colorado Medical Society, past President and Chair of the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, and a past President of the Northern Colorado Individual Practice Association. From 2006 to 2007, he served as the Alternate Delegate for the American Medical Association's Young Physician Section, representing family physicians at the national level. Several of his resolutions are now national policy for both the AMA and AAFP. He regularly serves as Doctor of the Day at the Colorado state capitol, testifies on bills every session, and has worked on various pieces of legislation now law in his home state dealing with telehealth, immunization registries, and the corporate practice of medicine. Dr. Bender is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine with a preceptor appointment to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and a preceptor to Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He teaches medical students and midlevel providers-in-training in his private group medical practice.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

High cholesterol

Upper respiratory Infection (URI)

Insomnia

Acute sinusitis

Underactive thyroid

Pain in joint

High cholesterol

Upper respiratory Infection (URI)

Insomnia

Acute sinusitis

Office location

Dr. John Bender, MD also offers online video visits for patients

Miramont Wellness Centers

4674 Snow Mesa Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80528

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Education and background

Practice names

Miramont Wellness Centers

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Creighton University, Doctor of Medicine

Professional memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians
Colorado Medical Society

Awards and publications

Family Physician of the Year 2014

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1609864065

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What practice does Dr. John Bender work with?

Dr. John Bender works with Miramont Wellness Centers.

Where is Dr. John Bender's office located?

Dr. John Bender has 2 office locations in Fort Collins, view full addresses on Dr. Bender's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Bender have?

Dr. John Bender is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Bender?

Dr. John Bender frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Bender on their profile.