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Benjamin Bengs, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Santa Monica, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Santa Monica, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd
    Ste 760W
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Phone+1 310-582-7474
    Fax+1 310-582-7481

Summary

  • Board certified Orthopedics Surgeon, specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery as well as revision hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Bengs is also involved in best care and quality improvement of joint replacement surgery. His roles include resident surgeon instruction, joint replacement curriculum development, and Comprehensive Joint Replacement administration.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • University of California, Santa Barbara
    University of California, Santa BarbaraB.S., Physiology, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2004 - 2007
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery 2015
  • Quarterly Champion American Joint Replacement Registry, 2013
  • Career Development Award In Total Joint And Trauma Surgery “Proximal Femoral Bone Loss and Femoral Stem Stability in Total Hip Arthroplasty.” Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Development of a Multidisciplinary Case Review Committee to Reduce Readmissions, Mortality, and Sepsis by Standardizing Care and Limiting Clinical Variations  
    Winograd, D. Bengs, B. Eckardt, J. Jeffcoat, D. Daubs, M, UHC Annual Conference 2013, Pulse, 10/18/2013
  • Infection files: Expert thoughts on infected joints  
    Bengs, B, Daily News, Los Angeles, 10/24/2012
  • “Effect of proximal femoral bone support on the fixation of a press-fit noncemented total hip replacement femoral component”  
    Sangiorgio, S.N., Ebramzadeh, E., Borkowski,S.L., Oakes, D.A., Reid, J.J., Bengs,B.C., J Appl Biomater Funct Mater; Journal of Applied Biomaterials and Functional Materials, 9/1/2012
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Press Mentions

  • How Even Small Weight Gain Can Increase the Odds of Knee Replacement Surgery
    How Even Small Weight Gain Can Increase the Odds of Knee Replacement SurgeryOctober 24th, 2022
  • Hip Fractures Expected to Double by 2050: Here's Why and What You Can Do
    Hip Fractures Expected to Double by 2050: Here's Why and What You Can DoSeptember 9th, 2022
  • Orthopedic Surgeon to Know: Dr. Benjamin Christopher Bengs of UCLA Orthopaedic Center Santa Monica
    Orthopedic Surgeon to Know: Dr. Benjamin Christopher Bengs of UCLA Orthopaedic Center Santa MonicaFebruary 13th, 2016

Committees

  • Review and administration of surgery issues, UCLA/SMH Surgery Administration Committee 2009 - Present
  • Quality Officer, UCLA Health System Quality Council Committee 2013 - 2015
  • Review and prevention of medical and surgical infections, UCLA Readmission and Sepsis Committee 2012 - 2015
  • Executive Review of Orthopedic Surgery, UCLA Executive Orthopaedic Surgery Committee 2012 - 2014
  • Disaster preparedness subcommittee, UCLA Executive Medical Board Disaster Subgroup Committee 2012 - 2013
  • Reviewer of Radiation Safety, UCLA Clinical Operations Radiation Safety Committee 2011 - 2011
  • Review of surgical complication and corrections, UCLA/SMH Surgery Review Committee 2009 - 2013

Research History

  • ResearcherDr. Bengs has been involved in research regarding joint replacement surgery, resurfacing hip replacement, osteoporosis, knee range of motion, and molecular bone development.2006 - Present

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Quality Board Member, Berkeley East Nursing FacilityReview and consultation of nursing facility care for orthopedic patients, specifically joint replacement.Disclosure: Paid consultant2015 - Present
  • Quality Board Member, Fireside Nursing FacilityReview and consultation of nursing facility care for orthopedic patients, specifically joint replacement.Disclosure: Paid consultant.2014 - 2017

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