Katherine M. Bender, M.D.
Katherine Mary Bender, M.D.
| Specialty | Internal Medicine |
| Degrees | M.D. |
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| Hospital Affiliation | Houston Methodist Hospital |
| Office | 2nd Floor |
| Phone | (713) 807.4281 |
| FAX | (713) 578-1573 |
Dr. Katherine M. Bender joined Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP in June 2025 and provides comprehensive primary care to adults in Houston, TX. Dr. Bender completed her medical school education at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH, and completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH. After moving to Houston in 2016, she spent over eight years caring for hospital-based patients. She now focuses on outpatient internal medicine as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) with MCH where she enjoys building long-term relationships and helping patients take a proactive approach to their health.
Dr. Bender’s hospital-based experience has resolved her to helping her patients be as healthy as possible, working together with her patients to potentially reverse chronic illness through lifestyle management. She has a strong interest in lifestyle medicine—an evidence-based approach that uses nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management to support long-term health and wellness.
Dr. Bender has a strong commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients. She values her relationship with patients, striving to be the trusted physician they can confide in throughout their lifelong healthcare journey.
Dr. Bender and her staff speak English.
Medical Education
Mount Carmel Health System - Columbus, OHInternal Medicine Residency
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Cincinnati, OHDoctor of Medicine
Miami University - Oxford, OHBachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Cum Laude University Honors
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Get to Know your Doctor: Dr. Bender responds to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When and why did you decide to become a doctor?
- What is your personal & professional background? How does your unique experience influence the way you work with and care for patients?
- What are your special interests?
- What attracted you to MCH, also known as The Sunset Clinic, as the place to provide care to your patients?
- What parts of practicing medicine are you passionate about?
- How is your office set up? How can patients contact your office to schedule or ask clinical questions?
- How can I get my results?
- How long does it take to get an appointment?
- What is the age breakdown of your patients and what types of concerns do you treat?
- What is the standard patient process during their healthcare visit? Beyond the immediate medical concern, what valuable information can be gained by getting to know your patients during their visits? How does this deeper understanding contribute to improved diagnosis, treatment options, and overall patient well-being?
- What is your perspective about alternatives to medications and modern medical therapies?
- How do you collaborate with other physicians, other specialties? Why is this important for your patients?
- What is the value of having an electronic medical record including “MyChart” patient portal?
- What is it about your job that really “gets you up” in the morning?
- What do you do for fun?
Recognition and Awards
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American College of Physicians
Harris County Medical Society
HONORS AND AWARDS
Beckman Scholarship Research Award, Miami University, 2008-2009
Harrison Scholarship, Miami University, 2005-2009
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