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I am a Fellowship-Trained Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon that performs anything from minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to complex/revision shoulder replacements.

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Methodist Sports Medicine (Carmel)  


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Accepting New Patients?

Yes, Dr. Michael J. Bender is accepting new patients at this office.


Fax

(317) 817-1220


Address

201 Pennsylvania Pkwy, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46280

Office Hours

  Open Lunch Close
Tue 12:00 - 12:45 pm
Wed 12:00 - 12:45 pm
Thu 12:00 - 12:45 pm
Fri 12:00 - 12:45 pm

Office Details

Doctor Specialties Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Accepting New Patients? Yes
Practice Specialty Orthopedic Surgery
Group Practice Methodist Sports Medicine
Languages Spoken English

This office location offers rehabilitation and physical therapy services to patients on site. There is also a store where patients can purchase braces, support equipment and other medical supplies needed as a result of an injury.

To reach our north side location in Carmel, take US 31 north from either north or south (Meridian Street) to 106th Street. Turn east to the first street on the right, Pennsylvania Parkway. Follow this road until you see the Methodist Medical Plaza North on your right. Methodist Sports Medicine is located in Suite 100 on the first floor.

NOTE: Check for Traffic Updates and Detours Due to U.S. 31 and I-465 Construction.

There is a hotel next door that offers Methodist Sports Medicine patients a special rate -- visit the Holiday Inn Indianapolis-Carmel website for more details.

Methodist Sports Medicine (South)  


Accepting New Patients?

Yes, Dr. Michael J. Bender is accepting new patients at this office.


Fax

(317) 817-1220


Address

1401 W. County Line Road, Greenwood, IN 46142

Office Hours

  Open Lunch Close
Mon 12:00 - 12:45 pm

Office Details

Doctor Specialties Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Accepting New Patients? Yes
Practice Specialty Orthopedic Surgery
Group Practice Methodist Sports Medicine
Languages Spoken English

Our new Greenwood location is located at 1401 W. County Line Road, Greenwood, IN 46142. This location includes a store where patients can purchase braces, support equipment and other medical supplies needed as a result of an injury.

Methodist Sports Medicine is on the left (south side) of the street on County Line Road between the major intersections of Shelby Street and SR 135. You’ve gone too far west if you reach SR 135.

Insurance Accepted  


  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Self-pay
  • Three Rivers
  • United Healthcare
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Other

About Dr. Bender
Dr. Bender

Bio


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.

Specialties


Conditions Treated 


  • Distal Biceps Tendon Tear
  • Elbow Dislocation
  • Elbow Fractures
  • Labral Tears and SLAP Tears
  • Revision/Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder and Elbow Problems
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder bursitis
  • Shoulder Fractures
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Stiffness

Services & Procedures


  • Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Epicondylitis Repair
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Labral/slap repairs
  • Latarjet Procedure
  • Rotator Cuff Repairs
  • Shoulder and Reverse Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Arthoscopy
  • Shoulder Fracture Fixation
  • Shoulder Instability / Labral Repair
  • Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Replacements
  • Superior Capsular Reconstruction
  • Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Release

Special Interests  


  • Shoulder Replacement/ Reverse Shoulder Replacement

Education & Training  


Medical School


Residency

  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners / Michigan State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
    Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • 2012 - 2017


Fellowship

  • Texas Education & Research Foundation for Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (TERFSES).Houston, Texas
    Fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow Reconstruction • 2017 - 2018


Awards & Honors  


  • Valedictorian
    Indiana Wesleyan University • 2008

  • Valedictorian
    Lakewood Park Christian School • 2004

  • Dean's List
    Indiana Wesleyan University • 2004-2008

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
    Indiana University School of Medicine • 2011

Hospital Affiliations


  • Franciscan St Francis Health Carmel
  • Franciscan St Francis Health
  • Indiana University Health North Hospital Inc

Languages Spoken  


  • English

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