UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources. Learn more. Proudly part of Privia Health Menu William J. Bender, MD PHYSICIAN MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Offers Virtual Visits AWARDS Spirit of Family Practice Award 1989 LOCATIONS FOR DR. BENDER 1867 Amherst Street Winchester, VA 22601 540-667-8724 540-662-5638 VIEW ACCEPTED INSURANCES Board Certification Family Medicine Certifications Certified by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Member of the NRCME (National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners) Education Internship and Residency Riverside Regional Medical Center Family Medicine Newport News, VA 1987 and 1989 Medical School Medical College of Virginia Doctor of Medicine Richmond, VA 1986 Undergraduate School Johns Hopkins University Bachelor of Science Baltimore, MD Professional Associations American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Member American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) Member Biography Dr. Bender is the president of Amherst Family Practice. Dr. Bender graduated from Johns Hopkins University and MCV. His internship and residency were served at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. Dr. Bender is a member of the AAFP and ACOEM and is certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He was honored by his residence peers with the Spirit of Family Practice Award during his year of clinical residency for his “general attitude, devotion to his patients, cooperation with his partners and service to his fellow man”. Dr. Bender joined AFP immediately after his residency. He and his family have chosen Winchester as their home town. He gives to the community through his medical practice and activities in his church. OTHER PROVIDERS AT AMHERST FAMILY PRACTICE Rachael M. Whittemore, PA-C Bret Ripley, DO Rhonda Cottino, PA-C Patricia M. Houser, MD Megan L. Williams, DO Emily A. Russell, PA-C Caitlin G. Blair, PA-C Lina Qazi, DO Nicholas Deptula, PA-C Amherst Family Practice 1867 Amherst Street Winchester, VA 22601 540-667-8724 540-662-5638 Meet the Team Rachael M. Whittemore, PA-C Bret Ripley, DO Rhonda Cottino, PA-C William J. Bender, MD Patricia M. Houser, MD See More Patient Resources About Us At Amherst Family Practice, we combine a traditional family practice office with same day, by appointment, urgent care services to provide the perfect fit for today’s busy lifestyle. Our office is conveniently located in Winchester, VA. ©2021 Privia Health, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Language Services | HIPAA Privacy Notice About Privia Careers Press Room Prospective Doctors