About Dr. Bengoa
Dr. Francisco Bengoa is an orthopedic surgeon subspecialized in hip and knee replacement surgery, and in orthopedic oncology and musculoskeletal tumors.
He trained at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he completed medical school and later his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. At the same institution he went on to complete his subspecialty training in Hip Surgery.
He then completed, in Vancouver, Canada, his subspecialty in Complex Hip and Knee Replacement Reconstruction at The University of British Columbia, and later in Orthopedic Oncology and Musculoskeletal Tumors, also at The University of British Columbia and the British Columbia Cancer Agency.
Dr. Francisco Bengoa is currently the National Coordinator of Orthopedic Oncology at the Instituto del Cáncer RedSalud and Head of the Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcomas Team at the Instituto Oncológico Fundación Arturo López Pérez (FALP).
Areas of specialty
Hip replacement
A hip replacement (arthroplasty) is used for patients with advanced degenerative disease of the hip, whether from osteoarthritis or another condition. Some patients with a prosthesis may need a further operation on the area, called a revision replacement.
Learn moreBone tumors
Benign or malignant bone tumors —including sarcomas such as chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma— are a condition that requires expert management. Metastases from different cancers to the bones are also tumors that must be evaluated by a specialist.
Learn moreSoft-tissue tumors
Benign soft-tissue lumps are common. Sarcomas are uncommon, but they require specialized evaluation and planning before any surgery. They usually develop in the limbs, although also in the pelvis and at other sites.
Learn moreKnee replacement
A knee replacement (arthroplasty) is used for patients with advanced degenerative disease of the knee, whether from osteoarthritis or another condition. Some patients with a prosthesis may need a further operation on the area, called a revision replacement.
Learn moreAppointments
Appointments at both RedSalud Vitacura and the Instituto Oncológico FALP can be booked through the website or by phone.
Languages: English and Spanish