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Michael Bender, MD, Gastroenterology, Burlingame, CA

MichaelDavidBenderMDFACP

Gastroenterology Burlingame, CA

Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Clinical Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, UCSF

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Bender is a gastroenterologist in Burlingame, CA. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 45 years. He has been retired since 2018. He specialized in esophagus disease, gastrointestinal functional & motility disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease and is experienced in gastroesophageal reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, esophageal manometry, esophageal disease, and esophageal ph monitoring.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1971 - 1973
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1971
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1968 - 1969
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1970 - 2022
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President Northern California Society for Clinical Gastroenterology, 1983-1984
  • FACP 1977
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Columbia University, 1967
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Glycogenic acanthosis of the esophagus: a form of benign epithelial hyperplasia  
    M Bender et al, Gastroenterology, 1973
  • Hepatic Abcesses and Fungemia from Torulopsis Glabrata  
    E. Friedman, R. Blahut, and M. Bender, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 9/1987
  • Leukoplakia of the anal canal  
    M Bender, J Lechago, American Journal of Digestive Diseasess, 10/1976
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Patterns of Chiropractic Utilization 
    New York State Public Health Association & Columbia University School of Public Health - 5/23/1966

Professional Memberships