Facilities: Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center, Pediatric Hospitalist
Organizations: Deaconess Hospital, Pediatric Hospitalist

Address: 206 Alaska Rd. Belgrade, MT 59714

Phone: 406-414-3334
Fax: 406-414-1271

Languages: English

Education:

• University of Minnesota, Pediatric Residency Program 2019 – 2022
• Western University of Health Sciences
• College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) 2015 – 2019
• Montana State University, M.Sc. in Health Sciences 2014 – 2015
• Montana State University, B.Sc. in Cell Biology & Neuroscience 2010 – 2014

Scholastic Honors:

• Gold Humanism Honors Society Member 2018
• Honors Degree, Highest Distinction | MSU Honors College 2014
• Dean’s List | MSU 2010 – 2014
• Nutrition in Medicine Scholar | Western University 2015 – 2016

Professional Society Memberships:

• American Academy of Pediatrics 2019 – present
• Minnesota Chapter of the AAP 2019 – present
• Longitudinal Chronic Care Track – COMP-NW 2015 – 2019
• Pediatrics Interest Group, Executive Board Member – COMP-NW 2015 – 2019
• Student American Academy of Osteopathy – COMP-NW 2015 – 2019
• Student Osteopathic Medical Association – COMP-NW 2015 – 2019
• Oregon Pediatrics Society 2016 – 2019

Specialties: Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Hospitalist (Inpatient)

Status: Active
Accepting New Patients: Yes

Insurance Accepted: Allegiance-Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Choice Health, Multi-Plan, Aetna, InterWest Health, Medicaid, Medicare, MT Health Co-Op, Pacific Source, United Healthcare

Biography:
Dr. Jaclyn Bender, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician at Bozeman Health Pediatrics at Belgrade Clinic. She has a wealth of experience in inpatient and outpatient pediatric care and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bender earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and holds a master’s degree in health sciences from Montana State University, where she also earned her bachelor’s in cell biology and neuroscience. Her training was enriched by early work in underserved clinics and global health, including coordinating free clinics and nutrition research.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Bender enjoys outdoor life in Montana, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is now accepting new pediatric patients at Bozeman Health Pediatrics at Belgrade Clinic.

Philosophy of Care:
“Caring for children is about partnering with families to nurture their health, resilience and joy. My approach is grounded in listening closely, honoring each child’s story, and combining evidence-based medicine with compassion, prevention, and parental guidance. I strive to make pediatric care warm, thoughtful and respectful of each family’s values.”