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Cynthia E. Bender, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.9

1213 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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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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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1213 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Ms. Bender is a smart, well trained, effective communicator who asks the right questions and listens proactively.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Same reasons as above. She's part of a wonderful team.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Extremely caring and extremely thorough in her examination and her manner of care

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Very very professional and very congenial... made me feel like best friend

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Allowed for a telehealth visit. She was very thorough and great with explanations.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Great manner and very thorough.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

She is warm and caring. Explains things thoroughly and is responsive to questions and concerns. And is clearly very knowledgeable

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April 11, 2025

5.0

...Cynthia is beyond perfect...

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Cynthia is great to work with. She carefully listens to all my concerns and answers my questions completely. She is kind, compassionate, and caring. You never feel rushed.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to all of my questions.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Takes her time explaining my heart problems

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Cynthia is so calm competent. She takes the time to explain everything. She monitors me closely. She makes me feel very secure in terms of my care.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explains everything so I can understand it

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, respectful, and responsive to questions and developing understanding of my condition and proactive care plan at all levels of care.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

The best.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant, helpful in answering my questions, I have seen her a number of times now and very pleased with her care.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough. Explain everything to me.Made me feel comfortable

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March 30, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and understanding

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March 29, 2025

5.0

informative and kind

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March 27, 2025

5.0

She saw to it that my questions were answered at a level I could understand. Informed me as to what to expect with treatment and medication.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Cynthia is a Real Pro.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Cynthia is caring and takes whatever time you need to ask questions and answers all questions and concerns. Very nice and doesn't rush you. She answers emails quickly.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Cindy patiently listens to the patient, explains conditions very well.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Very cordial.answered and explained all my questions extremely knowledgeable. Made me feel very comfortable and at ease

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March 15, 2025

5.0

She seemed actualy concerned

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March 12, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and personable! We actually enjoy our visits with her!

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Made me feel comfortable and confident that it would be easy to reach out for guidance and to have questions answered. Professional and friendly. Took the time to explain health plan.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Explain everything very well. Great listener. Compassionate

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March 09, 2025

5.0

On time...an expert in her field...very nice to talk with

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March 06, 2025

5.0

She listens and makes sure all my questions are answered before I leave.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and personable and doesn't rush through her appointments

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Cynthia has a very kind and caring demeanor. She was well informed about the purpose of my visit which helped me feel at ease.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

She was attentive, informative, willing to spend time with me and asked constantly if I had questions.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Cynthia Bender is wonderful. She listens carefully and compassionately, asks important questions, problem solves and comes up with a practical plan. I am so grateful that I got to see her.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Skilled, empathetic, great "bedside manner."

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Cynthia was fantastic. She listened to my concerns, addressing each one individually, and gave her recommendations mainly as a suggestion to improve my health and heart

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Very caring provider great understanding of my unusual arrythmia issues confident

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Ms. Bender has been very helpful explaining the nuances of my a-fib and the prescribed treatment. The touch of humor is greatly appreciated.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Wonderful manner and knowledge

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January 28, 2025

5.0

She cares about her patients!

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January 22, 2025

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and prepared to discuss my options with me in detail. We came up with a good plan for my treatment.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Cynthia Bender is incredibly god at her job and provides the right amount of care for my needs.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

She was awesome! Even though we had never met before she knew everything about my case. She was personable, knowledgeable and extremely caring. She treated me like I was her only patient!

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, attention to detail

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January 19, 2025

5.0

Very intelligent, kind and caring

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Very nice and competent.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Always kind and prepared

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January 13, 2025

5.0

She has my best interests in mind!

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent!

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Cynthia is the absolute best. Truly caring. Explains everything. Listens to my medical issues and truly has that considerate and concerned bed side manner

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Cynthia does a great job explaining everything and takes as much time as needed to answer all questions.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

I am always happy to see Cynthia. She is considerate, helpful, smart and always positive. I am grateful for her!!

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Because of C Bender

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is the best. She is caring and very thorough. I would highly recommend her if you have afib and need to see Electrophysiollgy.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

I would highly recommend her, she's an EP superstar

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Cynthia Bender is attentive, friendly, smart, and thorough.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

She responds promptly to questions and communicates clearly.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

She's knowledgeable, thorough and will follow up with the Drs if she has any major concerns she feels they should be aware of.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is a true professional. She listens, she is clear in her instructions, she is logical. She is pleasant and unfailingly polite. She is careful with me and I so appreciate that.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is empathetic, knowledgeable and caring. I respect her knowledge.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Her professionalism and courtesy

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Thorough first visit Great listener Great at explaining diagnoses and plan of treatment Shows compassion

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December 10, 2024

5.0

This is a very complex field which utilizes an array of technology to assess how my heart is functioning and reach clinical decisions. She does it very well and is a good listener, warm and caring. I feel fortunate to be a patient of hers.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Very good attention and clear explanation.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Nurse Practitioner Cynthia has been truly invaluable to my care - she has been completely involved in making sure that I am taken care of with any questions I have & ensuring that my medication is correct & has been monitoring my cardiac health since my ablation.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is very thorough, kind and easy to talk to; she answered all my questions...she cares about her patients!

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Cynthia Bender shows the utmost interest in your health including making you feel like your talking to a family member who really cares about your medical condition and wants you to receive the best in helping you through any health concerns you might have. Also, knowing that she will be available to help whenever you might need it!

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Extremely professional and knowledgeable, as well as being friendly and approachable

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December 03, 2024

5.0

She always takes the time to explain everything to me very thoroughly. And she's a very caring person. I believe she really cares about me and my health.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Cynthia was very thorough and outlined my options for treatment as well as explaining the new way of treating afib.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Cynthia seemed kind and caring

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Took the time to listen to my questions and provide answers and direction. Excellent!

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Personable, on time, professional

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Terrific communication.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

She's extremely knowledgeable, sensitive, and friendly.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

I find her very approachable

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November 23, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to explain everything. Has a sense of humor.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Nurse Bender walked into the room and immediately made us feel good. She has a wonderful manner about her. Able to ease us with humor and concern. She is outstanding!

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Professional, extremely knowledgeable, considerate, thorough, great communicator.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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November 16, 2024

5.0

Reasons above. I feel cared for -

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Very attentive to the patient's concerns

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November 12, 2024

5.0

kind, respectful and efficient

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November 07, 2024

5.0

She is extremely capable and caring. She's the best!

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November 06, 2024

5.0

This was my first visit with her. She knew about me when she walked in the door. I'm old school and had some misgivings about not seeing my cardiologist but she is obviously very knowledgeable in her specialty. She answered every question in a clear, concise and professional manner and took the time needed. She was obviously there for me and she spent no time on her computer - a rarity. I'm looking forward to seeing her again in 4 months!

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November 04, 2024

5.0

She is so friendly and knowledgeable. She answers all of your questions and takes her time with everything.

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November 03, 2024

5.0

thoughtful and thorough

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November 03, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is very knowledgeable, caring, considerate and open to questions and conversation. I never feel rushed. Cynthia is great!

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October 31, 2024

5.0

She's highly intelligent, a good listener, and treats my detailed questions about A-fib treatment approaches with respect.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

She is caring, knowledgeable, and informative.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

NP Bender was through as she checked my chart and asked about any changes in my health or incidents of afib, if any. She listened to my questions and provided me with good suggestions to help me fulfill my plans to better my overall heath.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

As I said above, Nurse Bender was as thorough and knowledgeable as any MD. I am very impressed.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is an excellent practitioner. She cares about her patients and takes the time to listen. She always involves me in designing a care plan

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Thoughtful and attentive. Kind. Very responsive to questions

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October 12, 2024

5.0

So competent and professional. Very caring. Great bedside manner

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Thorough, good listener. Reassuring. Knowledgeable

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Has been treating me for over a year and provides good advice.

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Cynthia truly listens to me. She answers all my questions. Never rushed. She is a wonderful person and deserves to be recognized.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

good communication, thorough

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Cynthia arrived in the room promptly, and was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

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Disclosures

Cynthia E. Bender, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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