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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
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
535 Ratings
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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
535 Ratings
155 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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He is a great Dr. A d so kind and caring.
Dr. Bents is a phenomenal doctor and excellent human being. The man knows orthopedics and there is no one I trust more to take care of me.
He is awesome, your organization as a whole needs improvement…long hold times! Ugh
Dr. Bents was very thorough. He listened to what I had to say and made me feel very comfortable. I went away, confident that he cared and he would make sure I got the right care.. I liked him. He was very reassuring. Velta monteith
Dr. Bents is a fantastic surgeon, he replaced both my knees and I love them. Plus he’s warm, engaging and knowledgeable with his patients. He’s a great doctor and I really appreciate him!
Did one heck of a job. On my hip, surgery. Had a lot of compliments, how good he did It's very nice and friendly repair. Is a doctor I think that cares about people
Extremely professional, courteous, tool time to listen, explained everything in detail.
Dr. Bents is amazing. He provides best customer care and is beyond excellent in his skill. Best experience under his care and his staff superseded my expectations as well. Highly recommend.
He took my pain away and thats all that I could ask for .
He's very nice and concto say aerned was interested in what I had