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Robert Bents, M.D.
Paragon Orthopedic Center
Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Knee, Hip, Ankle, & Elbow, Arthroscopy, Reconstructive Surgery, Sports Medicine
Medford, Grants Pass
4.9
506 Ratings
140 Comments
Dr. Robert Bents specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and knee surgeries. He became board certified in 1999 and holds a subspecialty certificate in sports medicine. Following his education and early career, he established himself as one of the premier orthopedic surgeons in Southern Oregon.
4.9
506 Ratings
140 Comments
Dr. Robert Bents specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and knee surgeries. He became board certified in 1999 and holds a subspecialty certificate in sports medicine. Following his education and early career, he established himself as one of the premier orthopedic surgeons in Southern Oregon.
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Dr. Robert Bents was born and raised in Oregon. Following his education and early career, he returned to Oregon in 2004 and established himself as one of the premier orthopedic surgeons in Southern Oregon.
Using the most modern and minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Bents specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and knee surgeries. He also performs arthroscopy of the hip, ankle, and elbow. Dr. Bents was Board Certified in 1999 and holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Sports Medicine.
At the US Air Force Academy, he was served as the head team physician for several NCAA Division 1 teams and worked closely with the Olympic Training Center and USA Boxing. He continues to serve as the team physician for several local high schools and collegiate boxing events. He performs over 500 surgeries per year and has over 20 years of orthopedic experience.
Dr. Bents has been the Board Chairman of the Grants Pass Surgery Center since 2011. He is actively involved in research and has numerous publications in prestigious journals.
Education & Prior Experience
Paragon Orthopedic Center, since 2006
Ashland Orthopedic Associates, 2004 - 2006
Chief of the Orthopedic Department, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 2000 - 2004
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1997 - 2000
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas - 1997
Air Force F-16 Flight Surgeon - Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, 1991 - 1993
Aerospace Medicine Primary Course, Brooks AFB, Texas, 1991
Surgical Internship, Oregon Health Sciences University, 1991
Medical Degree, Oregon Health Sciences University, 1990
Bachelors Degree, Distinguished Graduate, United States Air Force Academy, 1986
Certifications & Professional Affiliations
Board Certification - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - 2009
Fellow since 1999 - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member - Arthroscopy Association of North America
Community Involvement & Personal Activities
Dr. Bents is an active member of the community and works closely with local athletes and teams. He has a special interest in ACL injury prevention and in working with throwing athletes. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys coaching youth sports teams, playing baseball, snowboarding and camping with his family. Dr. Bents and his wife have 3 children and reside in Grants Pass.
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Dr. Bents is an extremely skilled orthopedic surgeon. I can tell that he really cares and he has a warm bedside manner. Unfortunately I've needed his skills twice recently. First my shoulder then my knee. Both outcomes were the best they could possibly be. I'm definitely on the mend and I would recommend Dr. Bents to anyone needing Orthopedic intervention.
Dr. Bents is amazing and very attentive to his patients.
I was rushed through my appointment. I was still trying to digest the information I was given when it was decided they were going to give me a cortisone shot. Before I knew it the shot was given and everyone had left the room. I sat there wondering what just happened. I felt Dr. Bents his bedside manner could use some help. Just because I'm overweight does not mean that I should be made to feel like my pain is made up or of lesser importance then someone who is fit. I left the office feeling worse then when I came in.
Dr Bents listened to my concerns and explained what he thought was goung on with my shoulder. We decided on a PRP injection and possibly PT to get my shoulder area healed up.
Easy to talk to and professional.
Excellent surgeon. I felt very safe and secure with him performing surgery on my wrist for carpal tunnel. Even his medical assistance were professionals and I felt safe with them too.
Took time to tell about the procedure and process for shoulder surgery. Wish we would have looked at the scans and showed me what was bad/deteriorated.
Top notch person and Doctor!
Very compassionate and caring
No problems. DR. Bents is very nice and follows up with his patients.