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Matthew J. Bengard, M.D.
Southern Oregon Orthopedics
Orthopedics: Hand and Upper Extremity
Medford
4.6
956 Ratings
260 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
956 Ratings
260 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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Hard to communicate my questions and then he said he would recommend OT and have not heard anything as a follow up. He left me very confused about my injury and my options.
Upbeat and personable...direct and straight forward.. Committed to his doing surgery
Very good experience.
After reading the online bio, we were expecting a personable, attentive practitioner. Dr. Bengard came in the room leaving the door wide open and spent maybe five minutes. He did not even acknowledge my wife. His appearance was very unkept. He required an ultrasound before any further decisions. We feel this could have been requested beforehand, as the reason for referral was known. Or perhaps it could have been done there at your x-ray department. Isn't that why you have technicians available? I felt rushed and left not wanting to go back.
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 👍🙌🏻