My 91 1/2-year-old mother had an appointment. She was a new patient and had an 11 o'clock appointment. The problem is we got caught on Harlem Avenue with a train and then we could not find parking. We arrived at the office at 11:03. When I got there, they told me they had called me that she was overbooked. I looked at my phone and I wanted to show her. I had no missed calls at all so I don't know what number she called ? The receptionist said that she was going to try to squeeze me in, but the doctor would not see my mom. Since she was 91 1/2 years old you think she would've made an exception. But no, I even told the receptionist sometimes when we have to wait a half an hour for a doctor that's OK but when we get there in time for the appointment not earlier, they will not see her. I understand they wanted us there a half an hour earlier, but things will happen just like when they were late with their appointments. I will never come back to this location again very dissatisfied. They should not overbook, obviously they were overbooked. That's why they tried to call me in the first place very very disappointed. read more

She is so great and sent a thank you note! Great doctor! Definitely go to her for all your podiatry and foot care needs.

Friendly ,personable ,but also knew her "feet". Am having a minor foot procedure this Monday and feel very comfortable with Dr. Bender . Actually, I have used three of the docs @Weil and think they are very qualified and down to earth. Front desk receptionists also very friendly. read more

Knowledgeable, professional, great customer service Adding my endorsement to Dr. Mary Ann Bender and her top-notch diagnostic skills and treatment options. Her assessment helped me understand why my foot issues have likely contributed to minor injuries and back aches over the years. It suddenly made sense to me! Also appreciated having payment options by going the self-pay route for orthotics. Staff is courteous, organized, and very responsive. Feel very lucky to have this excellent resource in the neighborhood! read more

Excellent care all around! Thank you Dr. Bender and staff for treating my teen for a persistent foot infection that was misdiagnosed by the pediatrician. You and your team went above and beyond to work with the pharmacy and provide my teen a few samples to help get her through those itchy first days. We got in so quickly and the after-work hours were appreciated. All better now! But we would definitely return if new concerns arise. Thank you! read more

Since moving to Oak Park both my husband and I have become acquainted with Dr. Bender. She is knowledgeable and professional, and explains a diagnosis carefully so the patient is well informed. She is also supportive and encouraging about a patient's recovery. Dr. Bender responds promptly when a patient reaches out to her either by phone or email. The office staff is very professional and keeps patients informed about scheduled appointments and insurance filing. We recommend Dr. Mary Bender if you are looking for a podiatrist. DeniseT read more

Dr. Bender is a delight! I saw her this week after I injured my foot while dancing and landed on it wrong. It had been a couple of weeks and I was worried I may have broken something. Her staff was nice and welcoming and made me feel comfortable. I was seen right away by Dr. Bender. She's professional, kind and very knowledgeable. She put my worries at ease as she thoroughly examined my feet and explained what she saw. Dr. Bender took X-rays in the office (which was very convenient!) and was able to tell me immediately that there were no fractures. Thank goodness! She told me what to do to help my foot heal faster - ice and deep tissue massage. It's only been a few days but my foot is feeling much better following her recommendations. Thanks to Dr. Bender! Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Mary Ann Bender is INCREDIBLE, along with her entire staff. I went in to see Dr. Bender for a foot problem that had been affecting me for over a year. After a quick examination and some questions Dr. Bender diagnosed and helped treat my problem immediately. So thankful for her help... IM ITCH FREE!!! Also, from the time I walked in the door to the time I walked out, I felt like I was a priority. Katarzyna is extremely welcoming and helpful which is a big bonus! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Bender to anyone looking for a podiatrist. What an amazing team that really cares about their patients. I even received a call just to see how I was feeling after my visit. THANK YOU! read more

Dr. Bender and her staff were welcoming, kind and thoughtful. My issue was promptly addressed, and follow-up procedure scheduled. Dr. Bender explained everything, offered options and made me very comfortable and I felt very informed along the way. What a difference to my last visit with a different podiatrist. Kasha was very helpful in scheduling my next visit. 5 stars all around. I very highly recommend Dr. Bender. read more

Dr. Bender is very pleasant to work with. I went in to see her as a first time patient and after a brief exam she was able to diagnose me. I had an infected ingrown toenail that affected my walking for two months. Dr Bender wasted no time and treated it right away. I was not expecting such prompt and professional service! I am thankful and I would recommend Dr. Bender to anyone looking for a podiatrist. read more

My family has been to Dr. Bender for a couple of different foot issues over the past 5 years now. She is extremely knowledgeable, very accommodating, and I feel like she really cares about her patients. In addition, she's an Oak Park resident and I know she's worked closely with the Village to solve some street access issues at her business - what an asset to the community! We've never had a problem scheduling an appointment and have found her staff to be accommodating and helpful. read more

Dr. Bender is the best! She has the best "bedside manner" than any doctor i have ever met. She is so friendly, comforting and so easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable, as well. Highly recommended foot doctor! read more

Dr. Mary Ann Bender and I have become wonderful referring colleagues. As a massage therapist, I am on a constant quest to educate my clients around the importance of a "good foundation". I refer all of my clients here in Oak Park to Dr. Bender for any foot ailment or an orthotic fitting. I admire her professionalism, demeanor, and all of the wonderful feedback my clients give me about their experiences with her. read more

Dr Bender is awesome! I was in pain and staff fit me in that week to see her. She ran on time, answered all my questions and did not rush. She also had me see another staff member for ultrasound and taping to give me relief until I get new orthotics. This is a life saver since it has been painful to walk. Thank you Dr Bender and Jonathan! read more

Dr. Bender has cured my foot pain after a few years of suffering after nerve damage. She was thorough and gentle and has checked on me a few times. I have few times had such great care by a doctor and recommend her to all of my friend and clients! read more

Whenever I move to a new city, I try to get established with a good podiatrist. Dr. Bender came highly recommended by several people. Dr. Bender took time to explain treatment for my bunion and together we came up with a timeline of treatment. I am so happy that I found her, and I recommend her to others. Her wide range of hours easily accommodates working people. She is an excellent podiatrist! read more

My experience with Dr. Bender was very pleasant. She was very thorough in trying to figure out what was causing the numbness in my toes. She explained every procedure and test and why they were necessary. She was professional and very kind throughout my treatment. I strongly recommend Dr. Bender for treatment for any foot ailments. read more

Best podiatrist I have ever been to! Dr. Bender knows her stuff, gets you in and out and truly cares about her patients. I wouldn't go to anyone else! read more

I saw Dr. Bender for help with my tailor's bunion. She was very thorough and took a lot of time to help. It was very easy to schedule an appointment and her staff was very nice. She has evening and weekend hours which makes it easy to schedule an appointment. My husband also saw her several times for a tendon injury. She was very helpful in getting him in quickly and explaining his treatment plan. I really appreciated all her help and would highly recommend her to others! read more

The doctor herself is very nice, great bedside manner BUT her staff is very rude. My pharmacy was having an issue getting an authorization firm faxed over to Bender's office and it wouldn't go through. They left numerous messages to no avail so I started trying. Unfortunately I had the same exact issue. Their phone system is not easy to navigate and takes forever to get somebody on the line. And then when you do they are very rude. It took 6 phone calls to finally realize that the fax number on their business card is not where authorization forms need to be faxed. I asked the staff at Bender's office to please call my pharmacy and they never did even though they said they would countless times. It took over 3 weeks to get my prescription handled appropriately and way more agitation than needed. read more

I recommend podiatrist Mary Ann Bender in Oak Park, Illinois. I saw her in late 2018 and early 2019 because of pain in the balls of my feet that had started in 2013 and persisted since then. The condition made it painful to walk for more than 3 blocks on sidewalks or harder surfaces. I had previously been treated by a doctor, a podiatrist and a physical therapist for the condition, and used orthotics in my shoes, but that treatment had not reduced the pain. Dr. Bender first gave me a pain killer, which did not help. But she also referred me to physical therapy, which helped significantly After about 5 sessions of therapy and doing the prescribed exercises, the pain was cut in half. I consider that to be major progress because my prior medical care did not reduce the pain. I continue to do the exercises. Dr. Bender also prescribed an orthotic to wear in my shoes or sneakers, which seems also to reduce the pain. read more

Dr. Bender is the best! I visited her for two different foot problems in the last year. Chronic pain in one ankle solved with physical therapy recommended by Dr. Bender. The other problem was a traumatic injury to the other foot -- a car ran over it. She gave me excellent advice, set me up for PT again, and took very good care of me. My foot is healing well, and I will definitely go back for follow up care. Her office is pleasant and efficient, and her staff was very helpful in negotiating the insurance issues. I highly recommend Dr. Bender's care if you have any issues relating to the foot and ankle! read more

I have found the perfect podiatrist! Dr. Mary Ann Bender is wonderful, she is extremely knowledgeable, especially with sports injuries. Dr. Bender has been treating me for two years and I have had significant improvement with my foot and ankle issues in this time. Can't make it during regular office hours? Worry not. Dr. Bender has evening hours every Monday. Should you be in need of a podiatrist, please do your feet a favor and go to Dr. Mary Ann Bender. You deserve happy feet! read more

I had a foot ailment for many years and was going to the big podiatrist practice in the area. Each visit I would see a different intern/resident and they would always say there was nothing they could do. I found Dr. Bender and after a few short visits she was able to cure my ailment using a method the other practice never tried or offered. I'm so grateful I found Dr. Bender as I can walk comfortably again. She is a great doctor, but more importantly a really nice person. read more

Dr Bender was a great listener and was respectful of my situation and my time. She suggested a couple of options and guided my selection of treatment. Conservative, rather than aggressive in her treatment approach, which I very much appreciate. She makes herself available for follow up questions and concerns. Office staff is also friendly and efficient. A very positive experience, overall. read more

I called the fourth week of January 2017.I asked the receptionist if I could talk to the doctor because the last two podiatrists I saw did not bill right under Medicare.And I ended up paying a lot more then twenty percent.The receptionist told me the doctor would call me that day.Six hours later the receptionist did a 180 that the doctor did not talk to patients before the meeting.What goes at this place so go here at your own financial risk because they do not seem to care. read more

Thank you, Yelp (and Zocdoc) for finding Dr Bender. I get the feeling that she really cares about her patients. I am in my comfort zone when I go there. She really motivates me to do better on my blood sugar numbers and she recommended shoes that have helped me alot. Another huge advantage is that you can book your first appointment online at zocdoc and also do all your paperwork online and you only have to sign some privacy papers at your first appointment. The office staff is very pleasant and accommodating and make you feel welcome. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

I have seen several Doctors from Podiatrists to Orthopedic Surgeons who have not helped me with my Foot and Ankle Pain. When I went to see Dr. Bender she took the time to do a thorough exam and analyze my situation. After only a few visits she came up with a plan that has significantly reduced my pain. If you have seen other doctors and have not been helped, I would strongly recommend seeing Dr. Bender. She will work with you to alleviate your pain. read more

The doctor herself is awesome. That's why I'm giving them a 3 star and not a 1 star. She was very polite and knew what she was doing. On the other hand her staff is horrible. I was supposed to get an mri on my foot at an imagining center because their x rays didn't do a good job showing the issue I am having. I was sent on a wild goose chase to find an mri place that had to have this specific type of foot mri that none of the places I called ever even heard of. No one informs you of anything. No one calls back. It's horrible. I finally gave up. It's not my job to find a specialty mri place. This was 2 months ago and I still haven't heard from them. They don't take care of their patients and I guess they don't care to have further / repeat business. Thumbs down read more

I've been to Dr. Bender for 2 foot issues. She's professional, friendly, and willing to answer any questions you have. Her staff was always helpful and courteous. Like other reviewers, I appreciated Dr. Bender's approach - she always explained what was going on and why she was recommending a particular type of treatment. My feet are doing great now. read more

Dr. Mary Ann Bender was excellent. Her office staff was helpful and friendly. Thank you

Dr. Bender and staff are amazing. Great customer service, staff is very accommodating, and there are evening hours available. I would definitely recommend this clinic! read more

Dr Bender and her staff did a great job setting up my appointment and providing me with first class service. She took her time explaining what needed to be done and followed up with me after my treatment. She is highly recommended. read more

I have been dealing with a planter wart for nearly 2 years. After trying several over the counter medicines and some home remedies without success, I finally decided to ask my primary care doctor about it during my yearly check-up. After examining my foot, she told me that I had to go see Dr. Bender. I was able to schedule an appointment the same week. Upon arriving, her front desk person was extremely friendly and helpful. I was in my appointment seeing Dr. Bender within 5 minutes of walking into her office, which is always a good sign. Dr. Bender asked me some questions, examined my foot, and applied her first treatment. She went into great detail about explaining what causes plantar warts and how to void them. After 2 additional appointments, my plantar wart was all gone. I can't believe I put up with it for 2 years. Dr. Bender was amazing, informative, and friendly. I would highly recommend her to anybody who had any sort of foot issues. read more

Dr. Bender gave very basic advice for my condition. After recommending an MRI and Cam walker(both very expensive), I asked if orthotics would help. She said that she thinks orthotics are good for everyone. She quickly made molds of my feet. She helpfully said that her staff would confirm that my insurance would cover them before ordering them which they did the next day. I didn't hear another thing for several months when I received statements from my insurance stating that Dr. Bender had charged them $2000 and I owed her $400 which is my deductible. My foot condition healed on its own with rest at this point. I left a message which was ignored. Several months later I did get a call to pick my orthotics. When I told her I did not want $400 shoe inserts I was told they would look into it. I never heard anything so I called several months later when I had not received a bill for any services. I was told that they had sent 2 statements to my home for $400 and I never received even 1. My concern is that this provider is racking up costs for unnecessary services and her staff is completely incompetent. This issue is not resolved, but I am sure I will be stuck with $400 shoe inserts. Please look elsewhere for a more reputable and competent operation. read more