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Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Mobile, Alabama

Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Mobile, Alabama
NPI: 1649266792· License: AL21520 (AL) verify
Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · Graduated 1996(~30 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $28,990 across 213 payments (what this means)
4.74(169 ratings)

Consultation $50

In Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III's own words

How Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • The practice's Physician Assistants deliver excellent and compassionate patient care.

Specialization

  • Specializes in MOHS surgery
  • Specializes in General Dermatology
  • Specializes in Surgical Dermatology
  • Specializes in Cosmetic Dermatology

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About

Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III MD is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon practicing in Mobile, Alabama. He specializes in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, with a focus on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Bender offers procedures such as MOHS surgery, laser treatments, dermal fillers, and Dysport. His practice features specific products like Elta MD sunscreens and offers a 20% discount on CE Ferulic this month. For certain services, first-time users are charged $80, while existing users pay $40. The practice also notes that its Physician Assistants deliver excellent and compassionate patient care.

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Specialties

  • Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Dysport

$400

1 patient report · 2017

About typicalTypical nationally: $266–$534 (median $400, 71 reports) compare ↗

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Patient Experience

Dr. Thomas W. Bender Review Summary

4.14
Dr. Bender's ratings are generally quite positive, averaging out to 4.1 out of 5 stars. While he has a 3-star rating on one platform, other sites like Healthgrades, Forefront Dermatology, US News Health, and Medical News Today give him scores ranging from 4.4 to 5 out of 5. This suggests a generally positive patient experience.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.4 out of 5

Based on 96 reviews

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forefrontdermatology.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 499 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 150 reviews

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medicalnewstoday.com

4.4 out of 5

Based on 96 reviews

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realself.com

3 out of 5

Based on 3 reviews

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Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Mobile, Alabama

Main Office

580 Providence Park Dr. , E 2nd Floor, Mobile, Alabama

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $50

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$28,990

Payments

213

Compared to peers

Above average

Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III received $28,990 across 213 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 89% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as honoraria, and the largest single payer was Organon LLC.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

580 Providence Park Dr. , E 2nd Floor

Mobile, Alabama

Office Information

Where does Dr. Thomas W. Bender practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

580 Providence Park Dr. , E 2nd Floor, Mobile, Alabama

(3 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

USA Health Providence Hospital

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Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Dermatology
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Abd

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Bender's office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Bender offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for the most accurate information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III?
Patient reviews seem mixed. While some mention a positive experience with Dysport treatments, others report negative experiences, using terms like "horrible." More details would be needed to fully understand the range of patient experiences.
What areas of care does Dr. Thomas W. Bender, III cater to?
Dr. Bender specializes in dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He treats various skin conditions and offers cosmetic procedures like Dysport. For a comprehensive list of services, it's best to contact his office directly. General Dermatology. Cosmetic Dermatology. Skin Cancer diagnosis and treatment.