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Matthew J. Bengard, M.D.
Southern Oregon Orthopedics
Orthopedics: Hand and Upper Extremity
Medford
4.6
949 Ratings
256 Comments
Dr. Matthew Bengard is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremities.
4.6
949 Ratings
256 Comments
Dr. Matthew Bengard is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremities.
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A board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Matthew Bengard completed his medical degree at U.C. San Diego followed by a residency at Washington University in St. Louis. He credits the world-class program at Washington University with sparking his interest in hand surgery. During his fellowship training in Manhattan, he also received specialized pediatric orthopedics training at Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital.
"Because I grew up in the Rogue Valley, I understand the people of this community and work hard to translate that into a personal connection with each patient that allows me to be more effective as their physician."
Having dedicated his life to serving the underserved, Dr. Bengard has volunteered his surgical expertise in third-world hospitals of Paraguay, served in the Peace Corps, and worked in education and social services before beginning his medical career. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys working with patients of all backgrounds.
A cornerstone of Dr. Bengard’s approach is founded on the principles of preventative medicine and helping patients achieve a better quality of life.
"I love the chance to make ‘believers’ out of patients. Some come in with terrible pain and dysfunction - and they think it can’t or won’t ever get better. I’m able to offer them a chance to improve their quality of life - sometimes in small ways and sometimes in very dramatic ways. It is both personally and professionally rewarding to be the person who accompanies them on that journey."
Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
CV Starr Hand Center
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York
Hand and Upper Extremity
Residency
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
Medical School
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
Memberships
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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Very attentive and sincere….i felt like i had the best doctor!!!! (Pretty darn cute) but honestly he is a great Dr.
Good surgeon but, not a good listener when it comes to patients like myself with mental health challenges. I was under the impression he not used to people of color.
Listens!
Thanks. Much better
Thank you for everything.
Dr was amazing and professional very informative as to what I should expect 👍🙌🏻
Thank you for always helping with the pain 🙏
Seems like a knowledgeable Dr, however it's very arrogant and condescending with patients. Has also changed the time-line for recovery on my procedure from initial visit to pre op appointment. This is frustrating when you've notified your job about how long to expect you out.
Dr did not seem to have time to sit with me and discuss my condition and concerns. He began by telling me that he didn't know why I was there even though I had discussed it with the nurse when I scheduled the appointment. He kept coming in and leaving the room door open while talking to me eliminating any sense of privacy. He quickly dismissed my ideas about my condition and basically told me what was what according to him. He was not interested in spending much time with me or in listening to me. I will not be returning to this doctor.
What the surgeon said would happen, didn't happen.