Cynthia E. Bender, APRN

Cynthia E. Bender, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.9 
866 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:
MSN, Northern Illinois University School of Nursing - 2005

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Family (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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4.9
4.9 

866 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

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April 23, 2024

5.0

She asked the right questions, listened carefully to my responses, and provided excellent guidance.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She listened to my concerns and explained issues

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She was very thoughtful. Explain things quite thoroughly. Has a very warm and caring presence. Made me feel very cared for.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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April 09, 2024

5.0

She is caring, friendly, and is a great listener.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is knowledgeable and does a good job listening and answering questions.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable Great personality So helpful

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Awesome caretaker

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Cynthia has walked me through my whole cardio journey and is beyond caring and professional.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

She is an extremely knowledgeable and personable clinician. I feel fortunate to be her patient!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Same as above and she is very knowledgeable in AFIB and thoughts on how to handle any issues with medications

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She cares

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Highly competent, expresses sincere interest, friendly

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Listened and explained everything very well

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Smart, thorough, experienced, and nice.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She's the best. Thorough, caring, helpful.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

During my follow up appointment, Dr. Bender showed concern for my overall health, during a stressful period when my husband was being treated for a major medical crisis.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Goes above and beyond to help every time!

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Covers all the bases in my care

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is very understanding and thorough. She listens and gives excellent suggestions.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Kind, knowledgeable and didn't try to sugar coat.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Extremely helpful, caring

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Personable and communicates well

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March 13, 2024

5.0

She makes you feel like you are her top priority and spends as much time with you as you need. Answers all questions; remembers you; reads chart and knows what’s going on with you in all areas, not just cardiac, before she sees you. Lovely person. Skilled professional.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She has always been great - pays attention and explains everything in detail

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is extremely knowledgeable, patient, has great listening skills and takes the time needed to answer all questions in understandably terms. In addition, Cynthia (similar to Dr [ ] ) is efficient and on schedule every time I’ve had an appointment with her.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Caring, patient, answers all questions.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very informative

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Cynthia Bender listens to me, answers my questions, and explains options.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Ms. Bender is knowledgeable, congenial and able to instill trust in patients.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She does an excellent job of explaining your condition options of treatment and in addition she is a good human being.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Answered all questions. Was very friendly and caring

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Ms. Bender is attentive, empathetic and most important, she listens to me. I mean really listens.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is totally dedicated to providing the individual care necessary. Not just heart care but Cynthia takes the time to know and understand her patients. It shows the depth of her dedication.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Took the time to answer all my questions. Very kind and thoughtful.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Spent time to talk me through a procedure I need. Allowed time for questions. Clearly knowledgeable. Introduced me to dr. Who will do it.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Cynthia Bender is great! You always feel that you have her full attention. She listens to questions and gives clear, straight answers. Her manner is serious without being distant, and compassionate without being patronizing.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

She was amazing. Her compassion, willingness to listen to me, and ability to empathize is unrivaled. I never felt rushed.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, allowed lots of questions and was compassionate

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, effective communicator.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and encouragement.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Best healthcare provider ever. Calm demeanor but confident, caring and extremely thorough. Spent enough time without rushing which difficult to see in current practice of medicine.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Incredible!

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She is the best!!!

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February 04, 2024

5.0

As above —— She is one of the best providers I’ve ever worked with.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Took time with me and explaining everything.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and appropriate

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very friendly, efficient, knowledgeable.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

I was super nervous going into this first appt and found out quickly that Cynthia Bender is a rockstar! Not only did she make me feel comfortable but she thoroughly explained everything and answered all of my questions…she is super sharp.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, thorough and accommodating

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Knew my history well. Answered all questions clearly

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Excellent treatment answers my questions.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional. Great attention to detail.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, nice

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She seems to really listen to what I had to say about my own healthcare and future protocols for my heart

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She is very professional and thorough—plus always friendly.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is an excellent provider. Listens to me and my heart concerns and gives helpful recommendations.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Good communication skills

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January 07, 2024

5.0

She was very nice and knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely care about me.

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January 06, 2024

5.0

She was the nicest PA I ever met! Very loving and caring!

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Her manner in connecting with me / patient was extraordinary, all health care providers should have her disposition / bedside manner.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Cynthia was great to meet with very professional and smart. Gave me as much time as I required

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Spent time with me and listened

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Very professional and informative!

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, with a warm approach to patient care.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and communicates very well with the patient.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, responsive, sense of humor!

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Extreme competence and knowledgeability. Considerateness.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Easy to understand, though and knowledgeable

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Clinical expertise, rapport with patient, shares information

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Again, compassionate, professional, and very knowledgeable.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Cynthia is awesome. Caring, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Was very pleasant, clear, concise and to the point in explaining care and follow-up.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She’s the best

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December 16, 2023

5.0

very knowledgable- effective communicator

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent communications and skills

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She answered my question

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She is thorough

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Very thourough

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Feel like she is providing good advice and interested in helping me.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Very helpful, knowledgeable, and accessible.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Thorough & caring

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December 06, 2023

5.0

She is so knowledgeable and professional. She treats me like a person. She is kind and understanding. She offers logical solutions to concerns.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Cynthia Bender had a good bedside manner. She takes time to explain, advise, answer questions, and discuss the situation. She's friendly, polite, and has a nice personality.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She is excellent. She listens closely to everything I say. I believe she really is my advocate.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, pleasure to work with

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Very good

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November 30, 2023

5.0

She is like getting together with a friend or relative who has your best health and well being in mind. In addition, she has one of the best bedside manners that I have seen in quite some time.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Brilliant , compassionate, pleasant

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She listened to my concerns, answered all my questions answered was extremely personable.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

Ms Bender covered all the bases…reviewed what went before, ordered an EKG, explained the results and recommended staying the course. She was friendly, personable, displayed a sense of humor, was delightful.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Cynthia has great communication skills, and she is genuinely concerned about me (her patient). She explains things in everyday language, gives positive feedback, and is reassuring when I become frightened or anxious. Additionally, she is current with research, and that means a great deal to me.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Good overall visit and discussion of potential next steps

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Caring, insightful, helpful

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November 16, 2023

5.0

The telephone conference call that we had with Cynthia Bender was very good. I feel it feel very comfortable with the decisions that we made

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Answers all questions

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Personable, speaks to you in terms you can understand, wants your feedback. She is on time, professional and always follows up. Working with her over the years gives Me total confidence in her ability.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

caring demeanor

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Disclosures

Cynthia E. Bender, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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