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John R Pender

John R Pender, MD, FACS

4.657 ratings, 9 reviews

General SurgeryBariatric Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About John R Pender

John Pender is a provider who specializes in Bariatric Surgery. John sees patients at the following locations: Billings Clinic Downtown.

Locations

  1. Billings Clinic Outreach General Surgery Beartooth
    • 2525 North Broadway Avenue, Beartooth Billings Clinic, Red Lodge, MT 59068
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  2. Billings Clinic Metabolic Surgery
    • 1045 North 30th Street, 1045 N 30th St, Billings, MT 59101
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  3. Billings Clinic Bozeman General Surgery Clinic
    • 3905 Wellness Way, Billings Clinic Bozeman, Bozeman, MT 59718
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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: East Carolina University - Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina, Bariatric Surgery
    • Residency: East Carolina University - Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina
    • Internship: East Carolina University - Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina
    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Undergraduate: The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee

    Board Certifications

    • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2005

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6 out of 5

    57 ratings, 9 reviews

    At Billings Clinic, our goal is that everyone who walks through our doors will feel informed, heard, and cared for. Patient experience focuses on delivering critical aspects of healthcare such as easy access to information and good communication with health care providers. We monitor patient experience with patient surveys to understand how we are doing, identify opportunities for improvement, and recognize exceptional care and team members. The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below.

    Provider explained things clearly
    Provider showed concern
    Provider included you in decisions
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
    Provider discussed treatment options
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/12/2026

      Good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/5/2025

      This was my first surgery (at 75) and they were patient & answered my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/13/2025

      Dr. Pender is an excellent physician. He performed surgery on me in 2015.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/10/2025

      Good experience.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/27/2025

      Pender us awesome. Nice guy.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2025

      I was impressed with my entire experience. Keep up the excellent work.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/8/2025

      Dr Pender is an excellent surgeon! Top notch! Would definitely recommend him! 5 stars!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/19/2025

      Dr. Pender took my pain seriously and didn't brush me off

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/2/2025

      Good