Dr. Anna Bender is board-certified in both Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology and has extensive experience in delivering tailored care to infants, children, and adolescents with skin conditions. She specializes in evaluation and treatment of birthmarks, eczema, rashes, warts, skin growths, acne, hair and nail disorders, skin infections, and other skin conditions. She prioritizes patient comfort, individualized attention to skin care needs, and encourages questions during the visit.
Dr. Bender graduated summa cum laude from Amherst College and earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After her internship at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan, she completed her dermatology residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. After residency, Dr. Bender completed an additional year of fellowship training in Pediatric Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, making her uniquely qualified to care for children with skin disorders.
Prior to joining Bodhi Medical Group, Dr. Bender worked for over nine years as an academic pediatric and adult dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medical College. She continues to contribute to medical education as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College and enjoys teaching residents.
A fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Society of Pediatric Dermatology, Dr. Bender is dedicated to advancing dermatologic care through education and collaboration. Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Bender is fond of exploring New York City’s many diverse restaurants and enjoys spending time in Central Park with her husband and two young sons.
Dr. Bender currently accepts: Aetna, Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Oxford and United Health care ( Commercial only).
Dr. Bender currently practices at this location: 142 West End Avenue (entrance on West 66th St), Unit 1RS, New York, 10023.
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Policies:
No-show policy : There is a $50 fee for “no-show” visit without any cancelation over the phone, via email or the internet.
Phones: We kindly request that you book all FUTURE appointments online at www.mybodhi.com without calling us. This will help us reserve the phones for those with urgent needs.
Credit card Authorization for Outstanding balances Policy: Except as otherwise provided by Part II of the Credit Card Authorization for outstanding balances form, the patient, parent and/or legal guardian of the patient is personally responsible for the payment of any applicable co-pay and/or deductible at the time of the visit and required to have a credit card placed on file and authorize Bodhi Medical Care, LLC and/or Apple Pediatrics to charge that credit card for any and all amounts not covered by the patient’s insurer as further provided by Part III of the Credit Card Authorization for outstanding balances form.