Mark A. Kender, MD
4.9 out of 5
(161)
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St. Luke's Bethlehem Internal Medicine
Dr. Kender has been an Internist for 38 years. His clinical skills include expertise in diagnosis, complex chronic illness management and coordination of complex care with specialists. As a board-certified internist, professor of medicine, primary care researcher and Fellow of the American College of Physicians, he continues to enjoy combining these skills with his passion for patient care. This includes his certification as a provider of the Flinders Method of Chronic Condition Management, which provides patient-directed improvement in life goals as a means to improve medical illness. Dr. Kender has an additional interest and background in providing care to underserved rural communities.
Dr. Kender’s accomplishments include election to The Best Doctors in America as a Top Doctor every year since 1996. This includes his most recent election as a 2021 Pennsylvania Top Doctor.
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine, 1983
Internship
Presbyterian Medical Center/University of Pennsylv, 1983 - 1984
Residency
Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, 1984 - 1986
This provider has 55 total patient reviews
“Always a good experience with Dr. Kender”
9/28/2024
“Dr. Kender always spends as much time with me as I need. He never rushes.”
9/3/2024
“Dr.Kender is helpful, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. He is outstanding and provides phenomenal care to each patient!”
9/3/2024
“Dr. Kender is new to me. He is extremely thorough and I feel very comfortable with him.”
8/29/2024
“Dr. Kender is an exceptional doctor. He is consistently thoughtful and respectful, making him one of the best doctors I've ever had.”
8/26/2024
“Dr. Kender and his team are amazing!!!!!!”
8/17/2024
“Kender is excellent!!”
7/25/2024
“Dr. Kender is both knowledgeable and concerned with patients health.”
7/1/2024
“The visit was well - all questions answered.”
6/17/2024
“Prompt, courteous, knowledgeable”
6/16/2024
“Dr Kender is the best doctor I ever had!!! Please don't ever let him retire. He is smart, compassionate, kind. He always listens and understands his patient's needs”
6/15/2024
“Dr Kender is a very compassionate physician and always takes time to answer all my questions .”
6/14/2024
“Excellent front desk attitude and competence. Doctor is utmost professional.”
6/13/2024
“Dr Kender is an amazing doctor!! He is knowledgeable and very caring. Also a great listener. The office staff is the best!”
5/24/2024
“Dr Kender is great.”
5/16/2024
“As always, Dr Kender had my upmost confidence in his medical knowledge and advice.”
5/16/2024
“Dr Kender was thorough, professional and gave me the time I thought was appropriate. I view him as a key to my overall health plan”
5/9/2024
“Exceptional Dr and care.”
5/2/2024
“Excellent provider.”
4/19/2024
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“Dr. Kender is working with Interns and I was seen first by that doctor. Excellent experience. Dr. Kender has been my doctor for over 30 years. He is NUMBER ONE!!!”
9/28/2024