Dr. Rodrigo Banegas, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Rodrigo Banegas, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.

A skilled orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Banegas is affiliated with Orthopedic Surgery Associates, working with patients at their offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida. With extensive experience in the field, his areas of expertise encompass hand, wrist, and elbow trauma, as well as post-traumatic disorders. Additionally, he is well-versed in peripheral nerve conditions and chronic degenerative disorders affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow.

His academic journey began at the National University of Rosario Medical School in Argentina, where he completed his medical degree. He subsequently pursued his residency at the renowned Emergency Hospital Dr. Clemente Alvarez, affiliated with the National University of Rosario. After becoming an orthopedic surgeon, he dedicated two years to specialized training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Argentina Society for Hand and Upper Extremity.

Driven by a passion for continuous growth and learning, Dr. Banegas sought further training in hand and microsurgery in the United States. He was selected to join the esteemed Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky, in collaboration with the University of Louisville Medical School. Following his training, he was appointed to lead the hand surgery service at the University of Louisville Hospital and spearhead the harvesting team for the hand transplantation program at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute.

As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

On a professional level, he is an active member of the Argentinian Society of Orthopedic Trauma, the Paraguayan Society of Anatomy and Morphology, the American Medical Association, the European Society of Wrist Arthroscopy, the International Society for Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injuries, the AO American Orthopedics (wrist and hand section), the Kleinert Society, the Argentinian Society of Hand Surgeons, the Argentinian Association of Orthopedic, and the Association of Orthopedic Surgeons of Rosario.

In 2012, Dr. Banegas embarked on a new chapter in his career at Denver Health Medical Center, a renowned trauma one center often referred to as the Knife and Gun Club. During his tenure, he established the peripheral nerve institute and played a crucial role in the reimplantation hand trauma team. Concurrently, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics.

Throughout his academic journey, he has contributed significantly to the medical field. He has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters, sharing his expertise and advancements in orthopedic surgery. Additionally, he has trained and mentored numerous orthopedic residents and hand surgery fellows, nurturing the next generation of medical professionals.

Committed to serving the Latino community in Denver, Dr. Banegas is the Director of the Latin Health Fair, actively working towards providing healthcare access to underserved populations. His exemplary dedication and contributions have been recognized through various accolades, including the prestigious Mentor of the Year award, which acknowledged his efforts in supporting students with limited access to medical education.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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